Venezuela – A primer

On Saturday, the U.S. armed forces launched a series of attacks on Venezuela, which culminated in the capture of President Nicholas Maduro.

As these events continue to make headlines around the globe, it’s worth exploring why this nation on the northern coast of South America matters in global affairs.

Oil And It’s Geopolitical Impact

First, it has the world’s largest proven oil reserves, at 303 billion barrels, 37 billion more than Saudi Arabia’s.