Tag: Nicolás Maduro
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Naked imperialism: Trump’s Venezuela intervention returns US form
Introduction: A familiar pattern, renewed under new conditions The phrase naked imperialism captures a long-standing critique of how great powers intervene in the affairs of weaker states. Yet the current trajectory surrounding Venezuela under the Trump era marks a paradox: it appears both as a continuation of a historic American playbook and as a novel…
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Naked Imperialism Revisited: Trump’s Venezuela Intervention and a Return to Form for the U.S.
Introduction: A Charged Moment in U.S.–Latin American History The phrase “naked imperialism” circles debates about sovereignty, power, and geopolitics as the United States resumes a forceful posture in Venezuela. After years of mixed strategies in the region, the reported bombardment and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro mark a controversial pivot. This analysis places the…
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Naked imperialism: Trump’s Venezuela intervention signals a return to form for the US
Introduction: A familiar script, a changed stage The phrase “naked imperialism” is being debated as the United States resumes a more interventionist posture toward Venezuela under the Trump era. After years of mixed signals, the pace and texture of U.S. actions—military pressure, sanctions, and diplomatic brinkmanship—echo a historical pattern. Yet the context is markedly different:…
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Live updates: US aims for a ‘safe transition’ in Venezuela after strikes and Maduro’s capture claim
Live Updates: A developing crisis in Venezuela and the US response Reports circulating about unprecedented US strikes inside Venezuela and an alleged capture of President Nicolás Maduro have stunned observers. At a moment when international norms and regional stability are being tested, governments, analysts, and citizens are watching closely for verifiable details and official statements.…
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Maduro Faces Drug and Terror Charges as U.S. Indicts Venezuelan Leader and Wife
Introduction: A High-Profile Legal Turn for Venezuela’s Former Leader In a development that escalates tensions between the United States and Venezuela, former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are facing a string of criminal charges in New York. The indictment, announced shortly after Maduro’s capture, centers on alleged drug trafficking connections and…
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Maduro Faces Drug and Terror Charges: US Indictment Sparks Global Reaction
Overview In a development that could reshape Venezuelan politics and regional security, reports emerged that deposed Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are slated to face criminal charges in a New York indictment related to drug trafficking and terrorism. The assertion, attributed to US authorities and amplified via social media, has not,…
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Trump Suggests Maduro Should Step Down as US Navy Tightens Venezuela Oil Blockade
Trump Urges Maduro to Step Down as US Raises Pressure on Venezuela In a nationally watched comment on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump said it would be “smart” for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to step down. The remark came as U.S. forces intensified a maritime effort aimed at curbing Venezuela’s oil revenues, a move that…
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Trump Authorizes CIA Ops in Venezuela as Maduro Rejects Regime Change
Rising Tensions: Trump’s CIA Authorization and Venezuela’s Stance In a striking disclosure, President Donald Trump acknowledged authorizing the CIA to conduct covert operations within Venezuela. The admission comes amid ongoing U.S. concerns over drug trafficking routes in the Caribbean and reports of intensified maritime strikes tied to suspected drug shipments. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro condemned…
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Trump Authorises CIA Operations in Venezuela as Maduro Urges Peace
Growing tensions as US signals covert action in Venezuela The Trump administration has publicly acknowledged a report that the CIA was authorised to conduct covert operations inside Venezuela. The admission comes as the Maduro government urged restraint, warning against regime-change efforts and highlighting the potential for increased conflict in the Caribbean region. According to sources…
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US Strikes Vessel Off Venezuela Coast: Explainer and Reactions
Overview: A New Military Strike Near Venezuela On Tuesday, the United States announced it had struck another vessel off the coast of Venezuela, killing six people, according to a post by former President Donald Trump. Trump characterized the vessel as belonging to narcoterrorists and accused it of narcotics trafficking. The incident marks the fifth strike…