When U.S. aircraft carriers appear off Venezuela’s coast, it’s not just saber-rattling - it’s a mirror held up to a century of empire. Jacob and LatAm analyst Elohim Monard dissect what’s really driving Washington’s renewed aggression in the Caribbean, from Trump and Rubio’s internal power struggle - to the shadow of China, the lure of oil, and the global rise of hard-line politics. Together, they trace the fault lines connecting Venezuela, Argentina, Peru, and the United States... and ask whether a new “right-wing international” is already reshaping the Americas.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction

(00:29) - Halloween Anecdote and Personal Updates

(01:16) - Coca-Cola and American Empire

(02:53) - Venezuela and US Foreign Policy

(04:35) - US Military Movements and Implications

(10:53) - Internal US Politics and Foreign Policy

(20:37) - Historical Context and Neoconservatism

(35:06) - US Strategy in Latin America

(35:41) - China's Influence and Russia's Role

(36:43) - US Military Presence and Economic Interests

(42:22) - Historical Context and Legal Justifications

(44:25) - Emerging Right-Wing Politics in Latin America

(48:07) - Comparative Analysis of US and Latin American Politics

(56:02) - Future Implications and Concluding Thoughts

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Referenced in the Show:

Conversando de Política - https://conversandodepolitica.com

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Jacob Shapiro is a speaker, consultant, author, and researcher covering global politics and affairs, economics, markets, technology, history, and culture. He speaks to audiences of all sizes around the world, helps global multinationals make strategic decisions about political risks and opportunities, and works directly with investors to grow and protect their assets in today’s volatile global environment. His insights help audiences across industries like finance, agriculture, and energy make sense of the world.

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