Agência Brasil - EBC
President Donald Trump is set to convene a critical meeting at the White House this Monday evening to determine the administration’s “next steps” regarding Venezuela. According to insiders, the gathering will include top national security advisors, intelligence officials, and key energy sector consultants. The meeting comes amidst growing speculation that Washington is preparing to shift its policy stance significantly, moving beyond traditional sanctions towards more direct measures to address the enduring political deadlock in Caracas.
The timing of this strategy session is particularly sensitive, following recent leaks that suggested the administration had previously explored aggressive options, including securing Venezuelan oil assets to offset global price volatility. Sources close to the Oval Office intimate that the President is frustrated with the status quo and is seeking a decisive outcome that aligns with his “America First” energy dominance agenda. The discussion is expected to cover a range of scenarios, from intensified diplomatic ultimatums to potential naval interdictions or increased support for opposition factions.
In Caracas, the government of Nicolás Maduro has reportedly placed its military forces on high alert in anticipation of a hostile shift in U.S. policy. The looming meeting has also sent ripples through Latin American diplomatic circles, with leaders in Brazil and Colombia urging restraint to avoid a regional conflict. Analysts predict that any major escalation decided tonight could destabilize the region’s energy markets and provoke a sharp response from Venezuela’s extra-hemispheric allies, turning the Caribbean nation into a renewed flashpoint for great power competition.
Sources:
https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/venezuela-tensions-rise-ahead-white-house-meeting-2025-12-01/ https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/1/maduro-warns-us-against-intervention-as-trump-advisors-meet-1123206.html
