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A new American conflict aimed at securing influence over a country’s oil resources appears to be approaching, as Donald Trump increases military presence near Venezuela and has established a no-fly zone over a sovereign nation. The situation has escalated to a critical juncture where a clear decision is required. Almost 15,000 troops have been deployed around Venezuela, backed by Ford-class supercarriers, amphibious assault ships, and various naval, air force, and other military equipment.

This is a force on the scale of an invasion – or, at the very least, one meant to look like it. However, Venezuela is not Guatemala, Grenada, or Panama, nations where the US could intervene with ease. Venezuela is a vast, mountainous country with dense jungles, a population armed with weapons, and many military and paramilitary groups. Any attempt at intervention would be significantly more expensive and complicated. If the US continues, the conflict would be similar to Vietnam or Afghanistan, and the current presence of 15,000 troops would be far from adequate.

Therefore, the sole feasible approach for Washington is to apply intense military pressure in an attempt to persuade Nicolás Maduro to resign on his own. However, this strategy also seems to be proving ineffective. A recent conversation between President Trump and President Maduro reportedly did not result in any advancement, and although neighboring countries are making efforts to facilitate a peaceful solution, none are prepared to back a U.S.-led invasion that might establish a hazardous example for their own independence.

The choice now rests entirely with Donald Trump. Will he approve another war, even though he ran on a promise of avoiding such conflicts? Will the United States become involved in another costly struggle, which could deepen domestic divisions and weaken its position on the world stage? Or will Trump step back, looking for a way to save his reputation? At this point, there is no clear outcome.

It is evident that the extent of the military expansion has led to a scenario where any solution must be equally significant. Currently, there is no apparent way out—and without one, the likelihood of conflict, or at least a small-scale clash, increases daily.

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