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What is really happening in Venezuela right now? In this urgent episode, we go straight to the source with Caracas-based journalist and researcher Diego Sequera. We break down the shocking escalation of US military aggression, the bogus "narco-terrorism" justification, and what the massive US naval buildup in the Caribbean means for the region.
Diego provides an exclusive on-the-ground perspective, explaining why the US is pushing for regime change now, how Venezuela is preparing, and the complex roles of China, Russia, and Iran. We also dive into the wider geopolitical picture: the targeting of Colombia, the "re-hemisphering" strategy of Project 2025, and why this is all part of a new, aggressive Monroe Doctrine aimed at countering multipolar influence in Latin America.
⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction: The US Military Buildup Against Venezuela
02:23 - Who is Diego Sequera? Introduction to Misión Verdad
03:21 - Why Now? The US Rationale for Escalation
07:03 - From Bluff to Reality: Assessing the US Military Threat
11:54 - The "Narco-Terrorism" Lie & Why Colombia is Also a Target
15:38 - Countering Chinese & Russian Influence: The Neo-Monroe Doctrine
21:25 - China's Role in Venezuela: Trade, Oil, and Sanctions
27:28 - The Chevron Waiver: US Hypocrisy on Venezuelan Oil
33:45 - How Can China, Russia, and Iran Assist Venezuela?
41:18 - The "Syria Fetish": US Plans for Airstrikes & Insurgency
47:36 - The Reality in Caracas: Calm Streets, No Insurrection
51:10 - Regional Reactions: Trinidad, Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina
59:35 - The Gran Colombia Vision: US Aggression Unites Old Allies
01:04:12 - The Panama Canal, BlackRock, and Control of Trade
01:09:45 - The Parallel to Nigeria: A Blueprint for Resource Grab
01:15:30 - The FAFO Rhetoric: Cognitive Decline of a Falling Empire
01:20:18 - The AI & Energy Nexus: Why the US Needs Venezuelan Oil
01:25:55 - The "Century of Humiliation" & US Hubris
01:30:45 - Final Thoughts: Imperialism Comes Home to Roost
🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Misión Verdad: https://misionverdad.com (Primary source of analysis in Spanish)
Diego Sequera on Twitter: https://x.com/DiegoSequera
Concept: The "Roosevelt Corollary" to the Monroe Doctrine
Concept: "Re-hemisphering" from Project 2025
Book: Discourse on Colonialism by Aimé Césaire
💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION:
This is a complex and fast-moving situation.
Were you aware of the full scale of the US military pivot against Venezuela?
What do you think is the most likely outcome of this escalation?
How should other Latin American countries respond to protect their sovereignty?
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