Critical Minerals Add New Dimension to Venezuela Crisis
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Jan 07, 2026, 11:06 IST | Updated: Jan 07, 2026, 11:06 IST
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Washington’s dramatic move against Venezuela has largely been framed as a bid to gain control over the country’s vast oil reserves, the largest in the world. But analysts say the crisis runs deeper than oil. Venezuela is also rich in critical minerals that are essential for modern technology and Defence industries.
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