Historical Precedent and Regional Impact

Early Saturday morning, US forces struck targets in Caracas and abducted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro to face new drugs and weapons charges in New York. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump said the US is “going to run” Venezuela in the aftermath of the brazen operation. We break down what this seismic moment could mean for US troops and the people of Venezuela.

For more: Trump’s snatching of Maduro shows a new level of unrestrained global power 

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Guests: Mary Triny Mena, freelance journalist & Natasha Bertrand, CNN Correspondent 

Host/Producer: David Rind 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin 

Editorial Support: Caroline Paterson

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