Podcast
The John Batchelor Show

Restoring the Rule of Law and Curbing Gang Violence Are Prerequisites for Foreign Oil Investment in Venezuela

Mary Kissel Hudson Institute
Mary Kissel Hudson Institute
Mary Kissel
Senior Fellow (Nonresident)
Mary Kissel
Podcast
Newspaper front pages display stories on the capture and arrest of President Nicolas Maduro from Venezuela in a newsagent shop, on January 4, 2026, in Somerset, England. (Getty Images)
Newspaper front pages display stories on the capture and arrest of President Nicolas Maduro from Venezuela in a newsagent shop, on January 4, 2026, in Somerset, England. (Getty Images)

On The John Batchelor Show, Mary Kissel notes that following the incursion to arrest Maduro, restoring the rule of law and curbing gang violence are prerequisites for foreign oil investment. She also comments on the ongoing negotiations for peace in Ukraine.

image of a concrete wall

Enjoyed this analysis?

Subscribe to Hudson’s newsletters to stay up to date with our latest content.

See more subscription options

National Security and Defense