Brazil's reluctance to take a firm stand on Venezuela's economic crisis has left it marginalized in the reshaping of South American geopolitics. As the US strategically repositions its influence across the region, Brazil's passivity means missing critical opportunities to shape policy outcomes. The collapse of Venezuela's economy sends ripple effects through emerging markets—currency instability, capital flight, and shifted investment flows are already reshaping how international investors approach the region. For those tracking macro trends and regional economic dynamics, this shift carries real implications for how capital moves into and out of frontier markets.