Brazil’s President Lula says fate of Venezuelan president should be determined by the ‘people of Venezuela’ and ‘not by foreign interference’. Listen to this article | 2 mins info Published On 21 Feb 202621 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has said that Venezuelan President … Read more
The ‘test’ of a new country This longing is shared by Angelica Angel, a 24-year-old student activist in exile. She had grown up with tear gas and police beatings in Venezuela. After all, she had started protesting at age 15. “They’ve pointed their guns at me, beaten me and almost arrested me. That’s when you … Read more
Peter Kornbluh speaks to Marc Lamont Hill on Trump’s abduction of Venezuela’s president and the fallout for Latin America. Following United States forces’ abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, a new set of questions is emerging as to how far Donald Trump is prepared to go in pushing US power abroad through direct intervention. But … Read more
US special forces have seized Venezuela’s president and his wife. US special forces seized Venezuela’s president, Nicolas Maduro, in an attack that has taken the country and the world by surprise. Maduro has long denied accusations by US President Donald Trump of heading a narcotics cartel. So, what are the implications of Washington’s actions? Presenter: … Read more
Mario Lubetkin on Washington’s revived sphere-of-influence doctrine, Venezuela, and China’s growing footprint. The United States is reviving a policy first set out in the 1800s that treats Latin America as its strategic sphere of influence. As Washington expands maritime operations in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, critics warn of legal violations and rising regional instability. … Read more
A United States military build-up and strikes on boats near Venezuela. President Donald Trump says he’s targeting drug gangs – without presenting evidence. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says he’ll stand up to Washington, with his country now on high alert. So, what’s next? Presenter: Nick Clark Guests: Elias Ferrer – Founder of Orinoco Research, a … Read more
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro has been sworn in for a third six-year term, despite an outpouring of international condemnation following July’s contested presidential election. Standing before the National Assembly in the capital Caracas on Friday, Maduro took the oath of office with a pledge that his next term would be a “period of peace”. But … Read more
Venezuelans vote in a presidential election that could bring major change to their country. It’s being called the most consequential election in Venezuela in a generation. The opposition is hoping for an overwhelming victory that could force President Nicolas Maduro to negotiate a transition of power. The challenge is the biggest the country’s socialist regime … Read more