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Trump to Discuss Venezuela's Future with Opposition Leader Despite Doubts on Her Influence

The meeting highlights the strategic engagement of U.S. leadership in Venezuelan politics, despite...
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10.22

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  • Impact Level
    Medium
  • Scope Level
    National
  • Last Update
    2026-01-09
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Negative Impacts (1)
Heavy Sour Crude Oil (Latin America)
Total impacts: 8 | Positive: 0 | Negative: 1
Event Overview

The meeting highlights the strategic engagement of U.S. leadership in Venezuelan politics, despite skepticism about the opposition leader's domestic standing. It underscores geopolitical interests and the complexities of international influence in shaping national governance.

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Trump to Meet with Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado
2026-01-09 11:22

U.S. President Trump plans to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader Machado next week to discuss the future governance of Venezuela. Trump expressed his anticipation for the meeting but noted that he believes Machado lacks sufficient support and prestige domestically to become the next leader. Since Maduro's arrest, the Trump team has been in direct negotiations with Venezuelan Vice President Rodriguez.

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