From bombing Venezuela and asserting control over its oil fields to renewed interest in Greenland and the seizure of a Russian oil tanker, US President Donald Trump’s foreign policy moves signal a sharp shift in American power projection,

For years, some firms on Wall Street have been holding on to underwater bonds from Venezuela hoping a political shift, an economic rebound, or an end to oil sanctions could help them recoup some of their losses buying Venezuelan debt.

Trump's action to remove Nicolas Maduro from Venezuela prevents Russia, China from securing control over the world's largest oil reserves. Now the US must stay course and finish job.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio commented on the Trump administration's plans for Venezuela during an interview with George Stephanopoulos on ABC's "This Week." GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS, ABC NEWS ANCHOR: President Trump was pretty clear yesterday.

President Donald Trump committed Saturday to U.S. military rule in Venezuela for the foreseeable future after an early morning military strike and ground operation captured authoritarian ruler Nicolás Maduro, who is being transported to New York to stand trial on narco-trafficking charges.

Follow live updates as Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife plead not guilty at their first court appearance in a New York City court.

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This does not mean that traders are now upbeat about Venezuela’s prospects. The government has defaulted on all but two of its loans since 2017, when America placed the economy under heavy sanctions.