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From the editor: how might America's move on Venezuela affect Australia?

Could a well-funded, new player be entering the global market be a challenge to Australia?

President Donald Trump monitors US military operations in Venezuela, from Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday, January 3, 2026.

President Donald Trump monitors US military operations in Venezuela, from Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday, January 3, 2026. | Credits: The White House

When America sneezes, the rest of the world catches a cold, goes the adage. So, what happens when America stages a coup in an oil-rich country and arrests a nation's leader? Well, for Australia at least,...

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