Venezuela, oil and order: What now for regional security after the US seizes Maduro? 14 January 2026 — 4:00PM TO 5:00PM Anonymous (not verified) Chatham House and Online
This panel will explore the implications for regional security, where and what is required to rebuild the Venezuelan oil sector and how countries across Latin American will act.
This panel will explore the implications for regional security, where and what is required to rebuild the Venezuelan oil sector and how countries across Latin American will act.
Following the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a US raid on Caracas, the wor...
Venezuela, oil and order: What now for regional security after the US seizes Maduro? 14 January 2026 — 4:00PM TO 5:00PM Anonymous (not verified) Chatham House and Online
This panel will explore the implications for regional security, where and what is required to rebuild the Venezuelan oil sector and how countries across Latin American will act.
This panel will explore the implications for regional security, where and what is required to rebuild the Venezuelan oil sector and how countries across Latin American will act.
Following the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a US raid on Caracas, the world was left shocked by the speed and precision of the operation, as well as the implications stemming from America’s actions. With a claim to now “run” Venezuela and restore its oil industry to full health, President Trump has staked his presidency firmly on the outcomes that follow from his decision to intervene in the country.
Beyond global concerns and reactions, there are some immediate questions for the Latin American region. Cuba, Colombia, Mexico and others have all had strained dealings with President Trump during his first year back in office. The weak reaction from Brazil and other countries demonstrates the strength the US holds across its backyard. But what does the region do next? How might it respond?
There are also strong doubts about President Trump’s claims on rebuilding Venezuela’s oil sector. From costs and investment required to the current state of Venezuela’s oil industry’s infrastructure, there is plenty to challenge President Trump’s ambitious claims. What would a revival of the Venezuelan oil sector mean for global markets? And what does it mean for Venezuelans and the US companies involved?