The US has arrested Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and temporarily taken control of the country. This event has created new geopolitical risks for global investors, as Venezuela’s oil production capacity and investment opportunities remain uncertain. President Maduro has been taken to a New York detention center and is under investigation by the US.
Markets were closed during the events but opened on the first trading day of the new year with strong performance. Experts say investors may move to safe-haven assets in the short term, but in the long run, Venezuela’s oil resources could contribute to global growth.
Trump stated that American companies are ready to spend billions to restore oil production in Venezuela. However, experts note that infrastructure shortages, security issues, and political instability mean that significantly increasing production will take years.
Experts also say that US actions may increase uncertainty in global financial and security markets. At the same time, a stable and developed Venezuela could significantly boost global oil supply over the long term, but this requires political stability and large investments.
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