Trump said the socialist government “stole” from American oil companies. Those firms have been seeking billions in compensation through a controversial arbitration system.By Nicholas KusnetzThe true reasons for the Trump administration’s military intervention in Venezuela might be unknown, but there is little doubt that oil and money lie at the center of any resolution.
Observations from the Little Bunker
Last updated: January 13, 2026 04:17 PM
Atmospheric CO₂
428.7 ppm
+18.1
ppm/year
Atmospheric CH₄
1940.59 ppb
+-0.24
ppb/year
Global Temperature
+1.48 °C
Peak: +1.73°C
World Population
8.1 billion
+67
million/year