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Posted: 2026-01-04 21:08:35 UTC

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The U.S. interest in Venezuela is shifting from oil to the control of critical minerals needed for AI-enabled weapons and infrastructure, especially with China, Iran, and Russia establishing a presence in the region.
Shift from oil to AI-critical minerals
China's control of mineral processing in Venezuela
Iran's drone manufacturing in Venezuela
Russia's military integration in Venezuela
Supply-chain security as national security
China's dominance in processing critical minerals
Iran's drone manufacturing within operational range of the U.S.
Russia's military integration in Venezuela
Securing supply chains for AI-critical materials