If I am Russia, I am looking and licking my chops.
Same for China.
The question is how to take over by proxy so the USA doesn’t get involved.
If these Chevron employees are American citizens, it’s time for US to move in.
I suspect they are not, however.
Maybe then another US President will resurrect the Monroe Doctrine.
I hope so
Russia, China Flee Venezuelan Refineries Fearing Imminent Collapse.
The Limits to Russia’s and China’s Support of Venezuela.
Link: https://www.realclearworld.com/articles/2018/01/15/venezuela_maduro_chavez_russia_china_112682.html#!
A bigger concern, IMO, is how Iran and Hezbollah have infiltrated Venezuelan government at the highest levels and in turn use Venezuela for military reasons disguised as humanitarian.
Russia, China and Iran in Venezuela.
Link: http://gulagbound.com/54884/russia-china-and-iran-in-venezuela/
Link: https://www.meforum.org/articles/2018/iran-russia-and-chinas-central-role-in-the-venezue