Trump: US control over Venezuela > year

US President Donald Trump stated that US control over Venezuela could last longer than a year, according to various media reports. Trump noted that US efforts involving sanctions and political pressure could remain in place for at least an extended period. Experts point out that Venezuela's economy is in a state of critical crisis, while governments in South America continue receiving support from the US in the form of financial incentives and political consulting.

Venezuela faces a deep economic downturn, inflation, shortages of food and medicine, as well as political instability, which the US exploits through sanctions and diplomatic pressure. These factors create conditions under which US actions could have long-term effects on Venezuela's domestic politics and economy.

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Periodic US sanctions, Venezuela's economic crisis, and political conflict are strengthening US influence in the region.