United States policy to remove President Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela faces a new problem. Families from Trinidad and Tobago are suing the US. They say their family members died wrongly. This lawsuit is important and is watched by countries around the world.
The US government wanted Maduro to leave power. They stopped oil from Venezuela. They also threatened military action. The US Navy has done many operations in the Caribbean. These operations were said to stop drug traffickers. However, over 120 people have died.
Two men from Trinidad, Chad Joseph and Rishi Samaroo, died. Their families believe US actions caused their deaths. They have filed a lawsuit in a US court. Their lawyers say the killings were "lawless" and "for sport." This case could allow foreigners to sue in US courts for human rights issues.
Meanwhile, Venezuela's politics are changing. Vice President Delcy Rodríguez is now President. She has talked about "reform and opening up." She mentioned China's past economic changes. Rodríguez also wants better relations with the US. Venezuela wants to have good ties with many countries. This includes China, Russia, Cuba, Iran, and the US.
The future is still unclear. Credit rating agencies see no immediate problem. However, there is still uncertainty about Venezuela. The US and Venezuela may work together. This depends on what the US wants. The lawsuit and Rodríguez's plans make the situation complex. Venezuela is trying to find its place in the world. The next few months will show if this is a real chance for Venezuela.