Venezuelan Gold Sits Unused in United States Warehouses.

A New York Times investigation shows hundreds of millions in Venezuelan gold, imported after the Trump administration ousted Nicolás Maduro and lifted prior bans, remains stuck in U.S. warehouses. The shipments, including a $100 million batch from state-owned Minerven via Trafigura, came from violent mining areas linked to gangs like Tren de Guayana and environmental damage. Refiners refuse to process it due to international standards on responsible sourcing, despite White House efforts to redirect the metal from adversaries and boost economies. Critics call it a win for criminals; supporters view it as pragmatic policy.

Trump Brought Venezuelan Gold to the United States but Refiners Won’t Touch It.