Geopolitical Economy Report US gov't supports drug traffickers in Latin America, while threatening Venezuela
Aug 30, 2025
The discussion dives into the U.S. support for corrupt leaders in Latin America, showcasing the hypocrisy in its foreign policy. Álvaro Uribe, linked to drug trafficking, is defended by U.S. officials, while Venezuela faces unproven accusations. The podcast critiques military interventions and historical patterns of meddling, highlighting past alliances with drug cartels. It reveals how the narrative against Venezuela may serve ulterior motives, exposing a tangled web of geopolitics and human rights abuses.
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U.S. Hypocrisy In Latin America
- The U.S. government shows extreme hypocrisy in Latin America by defending allies tied to drug cartels while attacking leftist leaders.
- Ben Norton highlights the contrast between U.S. support for Colombian oligarchs and hostility toward Venezuela's Maduro.
Uribe's Longtime Ties Exposed
- Ben Norton recounts Alvaro Uribe's rise and U.S. defense despite corruption allegations and a 2025 bribery conviction.
- He cites declassified U.S. intelligence and media reports linking Uribe to Pablo Escobar and the Medellín cartel.
Paramilitaries Linked To Uribe Family
- Multiple reputable sources reported Uribe's family ranch served as an operational base for paramilitary death squads.
- Norton connects those paramilitaries to political violence and killings of activists and opponents.
