The Deprogram Episode 217 - The REAL Situation In Venezuela (Ft. Diego Ruzzarin)
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Jan 23, 2026 In this engaging discussion, Diego Ruzzarin, a public intellectual and political analyst, sheds light on the complex geopolitical situation in Venezuela. He details the calculated planning behind recent events, emphasizing the U.S.'s miscalculations regarding Maduro's loyalty and the intricacies of Venezuelan oil extraction. Ruzzarin analyzes regional dynamics, the balance of power between the U.S. and China, and the absence of a domestic uprising. He also advocates for a unified Latin American bloc to strengthen sovereignty amid external pressures.
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Personal Run-Ins With US Scrutiny
- Diego recounts being wrongly accused online of many things, including losing his US visa and being a Mossad agent.
- He tells of airport interrogation after trips to Russia, China, and Venezuela, showing personal harassment by authorities.
Kidnapping Appeared As Surgical Act Of War
- Diego argues Maduro's kidnapping looked like a surgical act of war, not a chaotic coup, due to electronic hacking and coordinated helicopter entry.
- He believes taking both Maduro and his wife alive signals a planned political strategy rather than simple elimination.
Kidnap Signals Economic, Not Democratic, Motives
- Diego reads Trump's admission as recognition that Venezuela's 2024 elections were legitimate and the opposition lacks support.
- He frames the operation as an economic move to pressure Venezuela and indirectly target China and Iran over oil markets.
