U.S. Faces Hezbollah Dilemma in Post-Maduro Venezuela

As the United States manages the transition of power in Venezuela, a major security challenge remains: the powerful presence of the Iran-backed group Hezbollah. For decades, Hezbollah—designated a terrorist organization by the U.S.—has maintained a stronghold in Venezuela. U.S. officials say it runs extensive drug operations there. Now, with the capture of former leader Nicolás Maduro, a critical question emerges. How will Washington handle Hezbollah's entrenched network? The group's influence is a key unresolved issue for the new administration in Caracas and its U.S. backers. Its future role could shape Venezuela's stability and regional security.