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TexasTowelie

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Sat Jan 3, 2026, 07:35 PM Saturday

USA Running Venezuela - Joe Blogs [View all]



The United States has confirmed that it is now running Venezuela until further notice, following a personal announcement by Donald Trump during a press conference, describing the move as necessary to stabilize the country and restore order. No end date has been given, raising the possibility that US control could last for many years.

This marks one of the most dramatic interventions by the United States in a sovereign nation in modern history, drawing comparisons with post-World War II occupations and US-led administrations in countries such as Germany, Japan, and Iraq.

With no clear timeline for when control will be handed back, this decision could reshape the region — and set a precedent with far-reaching consequences.
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