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Are Trump's strikes in Venezuela a 'war on drugs' - or a grab for oil? - The Story

Are Trump's strikes in Venezuela a 'war on drugs' - or a grab for oil? - The Story

Update: 2025-09-30
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Off the coast of Venezuela, a small armada of US navy warships and a fleet of fighter jets have struck several small boats, killing 17 people. The Trump administration says the boats were carrying drugs to the US; Venezuela says they were fishing vessels. But does President Trump really care about winning the war on drugs? Or is there another motive?


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Guest: Jon Bonfiglio, journalist in Latin America. 

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Are Trump's strikes in Venezuela a 'war on drugs' - or a grab for oil? - The Story

Are Trump's strikes in Venezuela a 'war on drugs' - or a grab for oil? - The Story