Geopolitical Economy Report USA admits it lied about Venezuela drug trafficking - while CIA supported cartels
Jan 8, 2026
The podcast exposes the U.S. government's misleading claims about Venezuela, particularly the fabricated 'Cartel de los Soles.' It reveals how Trump's administration aimed to seize Venezuelan oil while perpetuating a narrative of drug trafficking that the DOJ later admitted was false. The CIA's historical involvement in drug trafficking in Latin America surfaces, along with connections to allied leaders in multiple countries. The discussion ties these events to imperialistic policies, shedding light on the political hypocrisy surrounding the U.S. drug war.
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Drug Charges Used To Mask Resource Grab
- Ben Norton argues the U.S. framed Venezuela as a drug state to justify imperialist seizure of its oil and resources.
- He says the DOJ later admitted the so-called "Cartel de los Soles" did not exist, exposing the lie.
Venezuela Is Not A Fentanyl Source
- Norton highlights that Venezuela does not produce fentanyl and plays a minimal role in global cocaine production.
- He cites UN and U.S. official admissions that most U.S.-bound cocaine originates in Colombia, not Venezuela.
CIA-Shipped Cocaine In 1990s Reporting
- Norton recounts 1990s reporting that a CIA anti-drug program in Venezuela shipped a ton of nearly pure cocaine to the U.S.
- He references 60 Minutes and the New York Times investigations documenting CIA-Venezuelan Guardia involvement.
