BLOOD FOR OIL? Breaking Points on Venezuela — Military Signals, Legal Tricks, and a Diplomatic Off‑Ramp
Update: 2025-11-25
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A dangerous moment is unfolding around Venezuela: military readiness, bold economic rhetoric, and risky legal theories are converging. (Original 15 min → Condensed 2 min.) Hosts Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti cut through claims that action is about lowering oil prices to reveal ideological drivers, South Florida lobbying for oil access, and resignations from intelligence and legal officers alarmed at strike authorizations. Learn how B‑52 flights, restricted Southcom leave, and aggressive language from officials signal heightened risk; why diplomacy — including possible direct talks with Maduro — could offer an off‑ramp; and how legal framing of cartel activity as terrorism would expand authorities dangerously. Keywords: Venezuela, oil, Maduro, military readiness, diplomacy, sanctions, legal authorization. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.
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