According to Reuters, citing sources, the move is aimed at further solidifying U.S. control over Venezuela's natural resources and opening the door for U.S. capital to enter the country's mining sector to secure mineral supplies critical to national security. However, there are divisions within the White House on this matter, and the actual value of Venezuela's mineral resources remains highly uncertain. Investors face multiple obstacles, including outdated geological data, weak infrastructure, and the control of mineral deposits by illegal armed groups.