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- “ Regional governments will have to function differently in 2026.” Caribbean News Global (CNG). The Monroe Doctrine has resurfaced.
By Caribbean News Global 
TORONTO, Canada – US military operation ‘Absolute resolve’ deployed special operations and unmatched intelligence in a meticulously planned format, to achieve an audacious tactical surprise that only the US can do, by some indications. With precision and complexity, US special forces extracted president Nicolas Maduro from his compound deep inside Caracas during predawn hours on Saturday.
The lesson from operation ‘Absolute resolve’ is instructive
The events and the aftermath in Venezuela will have ripple effects on the social and economic dependence of Latin America and the Caribbean, and as previously stated by Caribbean News Global (CNG), “ Regional governments will have to function differently in 2026.”
“Many regional government seems doubtful and on the ropes to losing their grip on power, and will soon either resign or be ousted by CIA covert operations,” says a source.
Clearly, regime change is ineffective. However, the US has not tabled a plan on how it will run the world’s largest reserves, Venezuela’s oil industry, rare earth minerals and decaying infrastructure?
“You need to understand, if you take out a government, take out a regime, guess who becomes the government and regime and is responsible for the country? You are. So if you break it, you own it.” ~ Colin Powell.
Will the US control of Venezuela’s oil industry and rare earth minerals, become a new geopolitical and economic ‘art of the deal’ between America, Russia and China?
A viable strategy
The overthrow of a government does not necessarily lead to a smooth transition to democracy, restore business and the rule of law.
A viable strategy for what comes after a government falls is risky without a well-thought-out strategy with the backing of institutions and the people.
The removal of president Nicolas Maduro and the fall of his government must now follow with the formulation of a peaceful transition that is comprehensive, bearing in mind Latin American, the Caribbean and international recognition, with conditions for diplomacy, and sustainable development that benefits the people of Venezuela.
“Oil infrastructure says president Donald Trump will go into Venezuela to fix its oil infrastructure and “start making money for the country.”
As previously reported, Venezuela’s oil and regional mineral deposits are of particular interest to China, inclusive of the ten-member ALBA countries of Antigua and Barbuda, Bolivia, Cuba, Dominica, Grenada, Nicaragua, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Venezuela.
Short-cuts that focus on oil-based assets’ sole interest are dangerous and can make matters worse. Consideration of the repression and hardship faced by Venezuelans raises challenges that will take time to resolve.
While Maduro awaits American justice in the Southern District of New York, there is uneasiness among his friends, associates, and supportive government about what may transpire during Maduro’s interrogation.
Will he talk and snitch, and deliver useful intelligence to US authorities on Caribbean, international leaders and Venezuela’s overall dealings?
‘Don’t play games’
Amid the ongoing situation in Venezuela, oratory throws caution to the wind.
US secetary of state, Marco Rubio, has stated:
“We’ll talk and meet with anybody, but don’t play games. Don’t play games while this president’s in office because it’s not gonna turn out well. I guess that lesson was learned last night, and we hope it’ll be instructive moving forward.”
Fielding the unknowns is key to partnerships that may have to be restored and new structures established, establishing a “group of people” to formulate a rich, independent country towards a “safe, proper and judicious transition.”
The next leader of Venezuela must have the local and institutional support and be widely respected.
The willingness to implement change is front and centre in Cuba, where Trump has indicated, “Cuba is going to be something we’ll end up talking about. We want to help the people in Cuba, we want to also help the people that were forced out of Cuba.”
Since 1811, Venezuela has confronted and defeated empires. When, in 1902, foreign powers bombarded our coasts, president Cipriano Castro proclaimed: “The insolent foot of the foreigner has profaned the sacred soil of the Fatherland.”
On the question of how running Venezuela would be putting “America first,” Trump replied in his press conference Saturday, stating: “I think it is. We want to surround ourselves with good neighbours. We want to surround ourselves with stability. We have tremendous energy in that country, it’s very important that we protect it,” he said.
Triggered alarm across Latin America and beyond
The new and unfolding developments in Venezuela will trigger alarm across the Caribbean, Latin America and beyond.
Global leaders are likely to be divided between criticism and euphoria depending on their political psychology and trade relations with Venezuela.
Venezuela calls for more than a political and economic solution to be rectified, but for a resolution that clarifies the US sphere of influence and the importance of international law, including the UN Charter.
The growing concerns have far-reaching regional and global implications that threaten global estrangements.
The Monroe Doctrine has not only resurfaced, but re-modelled on a war of drugs and regional intervention based on global power, trade supremacy, and diplomatic control in the designation of democracy.
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Many await the unfolding state of affairs in Venezuela, American justice,’ democracy’ and the return of US oil operations in Venezuela.
Venezuela’s vice-president Delcy Rodríguez says, “To our Venezuela, to our people: There is a clear government here.”
Rodríguez also called for calm and unity, and that the government is ready “to defend” Venezuela. And vowed that Venezuela would never be a colony of any nation.
What will become of a US-governed Venezuela until a safe transition is complete?
Earlier on Saturday, Trump said Rodríguez had been sworn in as president and had spoken to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and told him “we’ll do whatever you need”, Trump said. “She really doesn’t have a choice,” Trump added.
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