International Affairs

Venezuela’s Chaos Overshadows EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Amid U.S. Intervention

As EU and Mercosur leaders sign a historic free trade pact, Venezuela’s deepening crisis—marked by the U.S.-led capture of Nicolás Maduro—casts a shadow over regional cooperation, raising urgent questions about sovereignty and security in the Americas.

By National Security Desk | January 18, 2026