US President Trump's administration draws up new legal justification for Maduro operation with DoJ's opinion expected to say that it was lawful because it was part of a law enforcement action, according to WSJ

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administration's move to establish a legal basis for actions against Maduro could signal a tightening of U.S. policies in Venezuela, particularly if they are framed as law enforcement. This may impact market sentiment towards risk assets, particularly in emerging markets and commodities, especially oil, given Venezuela's significant crude reserves. Traders should monitor how this influences the dollar's strength and reactions in energy markets in the short term.

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