
Democracy Now! Audio Democracy Now! 2026-01-07 Wednesday
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Jan 7, 2026 Manuel Rosenthal, a Colombian physician and grassroots activist, discusses the impact of U.S. actions in Latin America, including threats to Venezuela and Colombia's political climate. Pavel Devyatkin, an expert in Arctic geopolitics, analyzes Trump’s intentions toward Greenland, highlighting concerns over international law and indigenous rights. Jacob Soboroff, a reporter and author, shares his personal experience with the devastating Los Angeles fires, linking the disaster to climate change and infrastructure neglect, while addressing the ongoing challenges of recovery and corporate interests.
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Oil Seizure As Geopolitical Policy
- The U.S. seized Venezuelan oil and Trump claimed control of proceeds to "benefit the people of Venezuela and the United States."
- Reuters reported the oil was originally bound for China, revealing geopolitical resource seizure as policy.
Petro's Long Arc From Insurgency To Reform
- Gustavo Petro's political history shows a transition from armed insurgency to democratic leadership and persistent anticorruption advocacy.
- Manuel Rosenthal stresses Petro exposed state links to paramilitaries and drug trafficking and defended peace.
Political Attacks Aim To Shape Upcoming Elections
- Rosenthal argues attacks on Petro aim to block a leftward successor and preserve elite interests tied to money laundering.
- He links accusations against Petro to efforts to undermine Colombian elections ahead of an upcoming vote.






