Judging Freedom *** [SPECIAL - Venezuela ] - Anya Parampil : US Murders on the High Seas.
Sep 4, 2025
Anya Parampil, a journalist specializing in Latin American politics and author of Corporate Coup, brings her insights into Venezuela's turbulent landscape. She discusses the legitimacy of Nicolas Maduro's presidency, emphasizing international support against U.S. interests. Anya critiques U.S. foreign policy, pointing out its ideological biases and historical ties to Venezuelan oil. The podcast also examines the CIA's controversial role in drug trafficking and geopolitics, highlighting the moral implications of U.S. interventions and their impact on Latin America.
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Maduro Controls Venezuela Despite U.S. Recognition
- Nicolas Maduro is the de facto president by control of institutions, military, and borders despite U.S. recognition of rivals.
- The U.S. policy of recognizing opposition figures contradicts on-the-ground reality and complicates bilateral engagement.
Florida Exile Politics Drive Venezuela Policy
- Marco Rubio and Florida exile politics strongly shape hardline U.S. policy toward Venezuela rather than a pure America First approach.
- Strategic interests like oil and migration are sidelined by ideological and expatriate-driven agendas.
Diplomatic Break Severed Practical Ties
- U.S.-Venezuela diplomatic relations were functional until 2019 when ties were severed and the embassy in Washington was vacated.
- Cutting diplomatic and oil ties increased U.S. vulnerability to higher energy prices and worsened services for Venezuelans in the U.S.
