Inside Venezuela’s Mining Mirage: Washington’s Risky Bet on ‘Security’ Amid Chaos

In a move that raises serious questions about judgment and priorities, U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum recently returned from Caracas touting Venezuelan government guarantees of security for foreign mining companies entering mineral-rich regions long dominated by guerrillas, gangs, and corrupt officials. This isn't just business as usual; it is a high-stakes gamble with America’s national interest at risk. Are We Opening the Door to Corruption Under the Guise of Legal Investment? Secretary Burgum’s glowing statements about the Venezuelan regime's willingness to protect investors mask a glaring reality: these so-called "security assurances" come from a government historically complicit in illegal mining...