Iraq, Libya, Venezuela: The Petrodollar Pattern (Why Can't Oil-Rich Countries Escape Dollar)

On January 3, 2026, U.S. Delta Force operatives extracted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from Caracas. The official reason? Narco-terrorism. The real reason? Venezuela had been collecting 80% of its oil revenue in USDT cryptocurrency and trading with China in yuan—completely bypassing the U.S. dollar.

This isn't the first time. Two other oil-rich leaders tried the exact same move. Saddam Hussein switched to euros in 2000. He was dead by 2006. Gaddafi proposed a gold-backed African currency in 2009. He was dead by 2011. Now Maduro tried cryptocurrency and yuan. The pattern is undeniable.

In this documentary, we trace the connection between three nations—Iraq, Libya, and Venezuela—that challenged the petrodollar system and faced military intervention. You'll see the documented timeline, the currencies they attempted, and the consequences they suffered.

This is the pattern they don't want you to see.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - The Capture: What Really Happened
0:30 - Why This Isn't About Drugs
1:30 - The Petrodollar Foundation (1974)
4:20 - Iraq's Euro Experiment (2000-2003)
8:15 - Libya's Gold Dinar Dream (2009-2011)
12:30 - Venezuela's Cryptocurrency Gambit
16:45 - Global Reactions & Consequences
18:20 - What This Means for the Future
20:15 - The Unresolved Question

📊 KEY FACTS COVERED:
Venezuela's 80% oil revenue in USDT cryptocurrency
$22 billion in crypto transactions (2024-2025)
Iraq's switch to euros and the 2003 invasion
Gaddafi's 143 tons of gold and NATO intervention
China's $60 billion+ investment in Venezuela
The pattern connecting three military interventions

🔍 SOURCES & RESEARCH:
All information in this video is sourced from verified reports, declassified documents, financial records, and credible news outlets. This is documented history, not speculation.

⚠️ DISCLAIMER:
This video presents documented historical events and geopolitical analysis. The views expressed are based on publicly available information and do not represent legal or financial advice.

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