# How much power does the US hold in Venezuela?

https://mins.news/en/item/21839

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-14 04:51 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/14/aje-onl-nf_venezuela_-how-much-power-does-the-us-really-hold-140826?traffic_source=rss

> After removing former President Nicolas Maduro, the US has gained sweeping influence over Venezuela. Seven months later, however, the extent of Washington’s control remains in question, with Henry Ziemer explaining why the US may still have to “own” Venezuela.

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