How US statements on Venezuela shifted, from drugs to oil
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In early 2026, US officials initially accused Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro of leading a drug cartel that was smuggling narcotics into the United States. These accusations were the primary focus of US statements regarding Venezuela for several months. However, following Maduro's abduction, the US government has reportedly retracted its claims about the existence of the cartel. The US has subsequently shifted its focus to discussions about Venezuelan oil. The reasons behind this shift in US rhetoric and priorities regarding Venezuela were not explicitly stated in the news report.
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