Seven months after a predicted U.S. military intervention and the capture of Nicolás Maduro in January 2026, Venezuela has not experienced a smooth democratic transition. According to Jesús Elorza, the situation in the country remains unsettled, suggesting the initial goals of the intervention have not been fully realized. The article, published in TalCual, implies a focus on resource acquisition—oil and gold—preceded any genuine commitment to fostering democracy. It suggests a prioritization of securing Venezuelan resources over establishing a stable, democratic government. The brevity of this excerpt leaves the exact nature of the current circumstances unclear, but points to a problematic post-intervention environment. The lack of a "clean" transition raises concerns about the future political stability of Venezuela.