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Trump’s Anti-Maduro Campaign Seen as Part of a Broader Regional Plan

2025-11-25 News & Politics
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US Escalation in Venezuela Linked to Broader Anti-Left Regional Strategy

Understand the critical context behind US military buildup and terrorist designations targeting Venezuela, revealing this as part of a wider imperial strategy across Latin America.

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  • The Trump administration escalated pressure by deploying 15,000 troops and labeling a Venezuelan entity a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO).
  • Experts argue the FTO claim is "ridiculous" and masks a broader regime change agenda affecting the entire region, not just Venezuela.
  • Historical parallels suggest US intervention, even under drug war pretenses, results in guaranteed civilian carnage and displacement.

This report examines the immediate military posture near Venezuela and analyzes expert opinions connecting these actions to a decades-long right-wing campaign against Latin American leftism, citing Cuba as the ultimate target.

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Support our work: https://democracynow.org/donate/sm-desc-yt As the Trump administration escalates pressure on Venezuela, U.S. military activity across the Caribbean continues to grow. The U.S. has deployed more than 15,000 troops to the region and carried out airstrikes on over 20 boats, killing at least 83 people in operations the White House has justified, without providing evidence, as targeting drug traffickers. On Monday, the administration also designated the so-called Cártel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization, alleging President Nicolás Maduro leads the group. “It’s certainly not a cartel,” says Phil Gunson, senior analyst for the Andes region with the International Crisis Group. He explains that while some parts of the Venezuelan military are involved in the drug trade, “these people are in it for the money,” and declaring them terrorists is “ridiculous.” We also speak with Alexander Aviña, associate professor of Latin American history at Arizona State University, who says the anti-Maduro campaign is part of a “broader plan” to remake the entire region. “It’s not just about Venezuela.” Democracy Now! is an independent global news hour that airs on over 1,500 TV and radio stations Monday through Friday. Watch our livestream at democracynow.org Mondays to Fridays 8-9 a.m. ET. Subscribe to our Daily Email Digest: https://democracynow.org/subscribe

Top Comments (10)

@AveryDewing-w1g 2025-11-25

Trump weaponized covid during his first term by denying countries like Venezuela PPE, disaster relief, covid tests, etc. The u.s. pressured the Bank of England to refuse Maduro’s attempts to withdrawal Venezuela’s own money for covid relief! They refused because of the u.s. and the money was held for months while people died and it went through the courts. This was one of the countless ways Trump has had a hand in trying to make quality of life as bad as possible in Venezuela. The sanctions are insane. Venezuela used to be the wealthiest country in South America in the 70s….

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@christinaulibarri4777 2025-11-25

Thank you, Ms. Goodman and Democracy Now for the interview with Mr. Gunson and Mr. Aviña.

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@lars277 2025-11-25

Of course it is all about oil. It probably is written into Project 2025. It is no secret that Koch Industries, the Heritage Foundation, and the ACU/CPAC want that Venezuelan oil.

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@Rippypoo 2025-11-25

Thanks, Amy and team.

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@patrickscottanner6212 2025-11-25

War for oil and gold. Don CON is affiliated with Cintella Drug Cartel and El Chappo Jr.

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@Henry-j7r5i 2025-11-25

Satan's Mafia going worldwide

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@danacraig220 2025-11-25

BLUE TIDAL WAVE, remove corrupt SCOTUS.

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@MMECorbett 2025-11-25

I don't know if starting a war with Venezuela is part of a regional strategy but it is definitely a fascist tendency.

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@CVBibliosoph 2025-11-27

Wag the dog, Amy, I have never been so ashamed to be born in US and I been ashamed many times before over the past 20 years. Thank you for your independent media, which has assisted me in providing an independent community library since 2008. I been following your media group since 2001. Thank God for your work.

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@paulkociara5992 2025-11-25

The Illuminati's New World Order has been bankrupting Venezuela with the goal of gaining control of Venezuela's oil and mineral wealth. Amy lacks awareness and understanding of the existence of The Illuminati's New World Order. Trump is a very sophisticated actor liar deceiver and is a member of The Illuminati's New World Order.

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