Venezuela's oil sector expands after Maduro's removal

As of September 3, 2026, eight months after former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's capture, Venezuela's oil production has grown substantially, prompting regional debate over sovereignty and intervention. The expansion outpaced broader Latin American economic discussions triggered by Colombia's Gustavo Petro convening a CELAC emergency session in January 2026.

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Eight Months After Maduro's Capture, Venezuela's Oil Boom Has Outrun Latin America's Sovereignty Debate

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When Colombian former President Gustavo Petro convened an emergency CELAC session in the first week of January, the assumption in most South American foreign ministries was that the region would answer the United States with one voice. Eight months later, the answer is still fragmented — and Venezuela's oil is flowing north at a rate not seen in two decades.

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