A man wearing a face mask walks past a mural depicting an oil pump and the Venezuelan flag in a street of Caracas, on May 26, 2022.FEDERICO PARRA/AFP/Getty Images
On Jan. 3, United States forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in an early morning raid that included attacks on the capital city of Caracas. He is awaiting trial in the U.S. for President Donald Trump’s accusations of heading up a drug cartel.
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Washington says key figures in the old autocratic regime will “run” Venezuela on its behalf, and has threatened other countries if they challenge its power over the Western Hemisphere.
This has left Canada watching carefully as citizens and politicians prepare for the United States’ next move. Mr. Trump plans to take advantage of Venezuela’s oil reserves, potentially triggering a surge in global markets, while his government still won’t rule out a military invasion in Greenland.
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The news is changing fast and there is a lot that is yet to be seen. To help you make sense of the ongoing situation in Venezuela and beyond, our reporters and experts will answer any questions you may have.
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On Jan. 3, United States forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in an early morning raid that included attacks on the capital city of Caracas. Washington says key figures in the old autocratic regime will “run” Venezuela on its behalf, and has threatened other countries if they challenge its hegemony over the Western Hemisphere. Do you have questions about the situation in Venezuela and its impact on Canada? Submit your questions in the box below.