US-Venezuela Crisis and Global Diplomatic Shifts Amid Rising Tensions in Early 2025

In early 2025, the United States escalated tensions by capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, citing drug trafficking charges and aiming to end his regime. This move, alongside threats to seize Greenland and domestic policy shifts, has generated global and domestic turmoil ahead of US midterm elections. China, a major creditor to Venezuela, seeks assurances over its loans amid the crisis, while world leaders engage with China amid shifting diplomatic dynamics influenced by US-China relations and trade policies. The situation raises concerns about geopolitical stability, oil market impacts, and broader international relations.