Newscast Who’s in charge of Venezuela now? + Keir Starmer interview analysis
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Jan 4, 2026 The discussion delves into the shifting power dynamics in Venezuela, highlighting Delcy Rodríguez's interim presidency and the U.S. operations against Maduro. Insights reveal Western allies' cautious reactions amid legal debates. The podcast also analyzes Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s recent interview, reflecting on his popularity struggles and foreign policy ambitions. There are hints at closer EU alignment and a debate on Labour’s electoral strategy in a post-Brexit landscape. The implications of these developments for international norms and future elections are explored.
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US Seizure Highlights International Law Tensions
- The US operation to seize Nicolás Maduro was portrayed as audacious and televised, forcing the world to confront rule-of-law questions.
- The action splits international responses and exposes the fluidity of international law in geopolitics.
US Framing Complicates Global Legal Norms
- The US framed Maduro's removal as domestic law enforcement rather than an international act, complicating global legal reactions.
- That framing pressures leaders like Keir Starmer who emphasise international law and norms to clarify their stance.
Possible Regime Contacts Raise Governance Questions
- Reports suggest elements inside Maduro's regime may have assisted the US, raising questions about internal divisions and post-seizure governance.
- That ambiguity leaves unclear who will actually govern Venezuela and which factions the US will work with.
