Venezuela Accuses US of Oil Grab in Shocking OPEC+ Plea

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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has accused the United States of trying to take control of his country’s oil resources. In a dramatic letter to OPEC+, Maduro calls for support against what he describes as “direct aggression” from the US, including military operations near Venezuela and a forced airspace shutdown that has stranded thousands of travelers. As tensions rise, analysts warn this could trigger a major oil market crisis and worsen Venezuela’s already fragile situation.  WooGlobe Ref : WGA687192 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00Is the U.S. trying to take control of Venezuela's oil?

00:03That's what President Nicolás Maduro is claiming, and he's sounding the alarm.

00:07In a dramatic move, Maduro reached out to OPEX for urgent help

00:11against what he calls direct aggression from the United States.

00:15He says increased U.S. military activity in the Caribbean is a threat,

00:19not just to Venezuela, but to global oil stability.

00:22According to a letter sent to OPEX top officials,

00:25the U.S. has shut down Venezuelan airspace,

00:27forced airlines to cancel flights, and left thousands stranded.

00:32Maduro warns this could lead to a full-blown energy crisis if it continues.

00:36He's asking oil-producing nations to stand with Venezuela,

00:40claiming Washington is trying to destabilize their oil exports

00:43and pressure the country into submission.

00:46Caracas isn't staying quiet.

00:48They've launched emergency efforts to bring stranded citizens home

00:51and accuse the U.S. of imposing a de facto blockade.

00:54Meanwhile, Latin American leaders are urging peace

00:57and calling for international mediation.

01:00But if things escalate further,

01:02experts warn the world could see a new oil shock,

01:04and Venezuela might fall deeper into crisis.

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