The earthquake sprung Trump's Venezuela trap

The Trump administration's strategy to stabilize Venezuela without direct involvement has backfired following devastating earthquakes in June. Initially, the plan aimed to avoid a prolonged commitment while supporting Acting President Delcy Rodríguez after a January raid targeting Nicolas Maduro. However, the earthquakes have exposed the government's inability to manage the crisis, pushing the U.S. into a longer-term involvement it had hoped to avoid. This situation highlights the complexities of foreign policy decisions and their unforeseen consequences in volatile regions.