The Socialist Program with Brian Becker ‘Venezuela’s Revolution Still Stands,’ Even With Gun to Its Head
Jan 8, 2026
Manolo de los Santos, Executive Director of The People's Forum and an activist commentator, discusses the resilience of Venezuela amidst ongoing U.S. interventions. He highlights the mass mobilization following recent attacks and the country's 25 years of resistance against imperialism. The conversation delves into the complexities of hybrid warfare tactics used against Venezuela and Cuba's role in supporting the revolution. Manolo emphasizes the importance of maintaining popular power and calls for a stronger anti-war movement in the U.S. to oppose the blockade.
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Revolution Rooted In Popular Power
- The Venezuelan revolution rests on mass popular power built over 25 years, not on isolated leaders or bureaucrats.
- That popular base enabled rapid mobilization and resilience after the January 3rd attack.
Attack Combined Bombing, Blackouts, And Psyops
- The U.S. attack used hybrid warfare: bombing, electronic shutdowns, and psyops to sow confusion.
- Despite that, unified leadership and immediate public response preserved governmental continuity.
Fierce Combat At Presidential Compound
- U.S. Delta forces faced fierce resistance when they reached the presidential compound and several U.S. soldiers were wounded.
- Over 50 Venezuelans and Cubans died defending the compound, showing it was not a quiet handover.