U.S. media reports that the United States is about to launch a military attack on Venezuela, causing oil prices to soar.

[U.S. media reports that the U.S. is about to launch a military attack on Venezuela, oil prices soar] Recent reports from U.S. media indicate that Trump has decided to attack Venezuela. Prior to this, the U.S. conducted an unprecedented military buildup in the southern Caribbean Sea, including redeploying the “Ford” aircraft carrier strike group from the Mediterranean to the waters near Venezuela for military operations. The Miami Herald and The Wall Street Journal both reported plans for attacks on Venezuelan military facilities, with both outlets claiming that the attacks are imminent. The Miami Herald wrote: “Informed sources say that the Trump administration has decided to attack military facilities within Venezuela, with strikes possible at any time, as the U.S. prepares to initiate the next phase of operations against the 'Sun Cartel drug trafficking group.'” As a result of this news, international oil prices have risen, with Venezuela's current oil export volume at around 700,000 to 900,000 barrels per day. (Jin10)