In this gripping episode of The Deep Dive, we unravel the complex layers shaping Venezuela’s current crisis. From the shadow of oil geopolitics to the stark realities of human rights abuses, our sources paint a sobering picture of a nation at a crossroads.

We begin with a look at Venezuela’s immense oil reserves—once a pillar of its economy, now largely dormant amid shifting global dynamics. A featured academic webinar explores how OPEC+ decisions, especially those involving Russia, continue to ripple through global markets, even as U.S. reliance on Middle Eastern oil wanes.

But the story doesn’t end with energy. We trace the unraveling of U.S.-Venezuela relations, marked by diplomatic expulsions, sweeping sanctions, and narcoterrorism allegations against top officials in the Maduro regime.

The episode then turns to the ...