Trump hinted at US troops guarding Venezuela's oil. Putting boots on the ground comes with high risks.

US forces captured Venezuela's leader overnight, and President Donald Trump said he was seeking access to the country's oilfields.

AFP

• The US military has experience with oil infrastructure, but guarding it comes with many risks.
• Venezuelan oil poses processing challenges on top of the looming political risks.
• "What's unclear here is who is actually the opponent" the US would guard against, an analyst said.

On the heels of a high-stakes mission inside Venezuela's...