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US, Venezuela and BRICS
On January 3, 2026, the United States conducted Operation Absolute Resolve, which had immediate and significant ramifications for the BRICS bloc, its members' strategic interests, and the broader transition toward a multipolar international order.
US Oil Companies in Venezuela - January 2026
As of January 9, 2026, Chevron remains the only US oil company with active operations in Venezuela. The Trump administration is aggressively courting major US oil companies to invest in Venezuela's deteriorating oil infrastructure, claiming potential investments of $100 billion and rapid production increases.