The Monocle Daily Where will Trump's fight with Venezuela go next?
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Nov 6, 2025 Marta Lorimer, a politics lecturer at Cardiff University, discusses the complex relationship between the US and Venezuela, questioning past US interventions and their mixed results. Latin America expert Andrew Thompson provides insight into the feasibility of US military action and the Venezuelan oil crisis, noting the country’s vast reserves but significant mismanagement. Event director Chris Carter-Chapman highlights the World Travel Market's impact on global tourism and discusses current trends. The conversation weaves through geopolitical tensions and travel dynamics, offering a rich tapestry of analysis.
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Grandson's Stick Collection Over School
- Andrew Thompson spent a week in Edinburgh taking his five-year-old grandson to school.
- The child collected sticks obsessively, making the trip more about play than pupils.
US Strategy: Pressure Not Full Invasion
- The US has 18 naval vessels near Venezuela but lacks forces to mount a full invasion.
- The likely strategy is prolonged pressure and targeted strikes to destabilise Maduro without overt regime-change declarations.
Relying On Internal Splits
- US actions aim to encourage defections within Venezuela's military rather than immediate occupation.
- Such a plan relies on hope that internal splits will force Maduro from power, a risky bet.
