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US captures Venezuelan President Maduro in covert operation
Confucius
philosopher
Irving Fisher
investor
William James
philosopher
Niccolò Machiavelli
philosopher
Jesse Livermore
investor
By June 2026, Venezuela will experience continued institutional collapse with hyperinflation exceeding 300% annually and oil production remaining below 1.5 million barrels per day, while at least two major Latin American countries (Brazil, Mexico, or Colombia) formally condemn ongoing U.S. involvement through regional organizations.
Led by: Confucius, Irving Fisher, Niccolò Machiavelli
By June 2026, Venezuela will show clear signs of stabilization with oil production exceeding 1.5 million barrels per day and inflation falling below 100% annually, while the U.S. successfully transitions to supporting a legitimate Venezuelan government rather than direct control. PREDICTION B: By June 2026, Venezuela will experience continued institutional collapse with hyperinflation exceeding 300% annually and oil production remaining below 1.5 million barrels per day, while at least two major Latin American countries (Brazil, Mexico, or Colombia) formally condemn ongoing U.S. involvement through regional organizations.
William James, Jesse Livermore“By June 2026, the Trump administration will pivot from direct involvement to supporting Venezuelan-led institutions, as the practical impossibility of "running" a foreign nation becomes evident. This transition will coincide with modest economic stabilization - oil production reaching 1.5-1.8 million barrels per day and inflation declining to 150-200% annually - but full recovery will require years, not months.”
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