Julian Dorey Podcast #370 - “WORST to Come!” - Venezuelan on Maduro, Narcos & $17 Trillion Oil Plan | Daniel DiMartino
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Jan 5, 2026 Daniel DiMartino, a Venezuelan immigrant and geopolitical analyst, shares his harrowing insights on life under Chávez and Maduro. He discusses the catastrophic impact of socialism on Venezuela's economy, including the oil industry's mismanagement and hyperinflation. Daniel reflects on personal stories, such as his family’s decision to leave and the transformation of Maduro from bus driver to regime leader. He also touches on international influences, narco-collusion, and the unique refugee crisis, painting a vivid picture of a nation in turmoil.
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The Human Cost: Families Scattered
- Daniel shares family migration: nearly a third of Venezuela left over 10–15 years, creating empty buildings and Zoom‑call Christmases.
- He shows a photo contrast of regime leaders hugging in person while exiles connect by video.
Largest Peace‑Time Refugee Crisis
- Venezuela is unique as a rich democracy that was democratically converted into a socialist collapse, producing the largest peace‑time refugee crisis.
- Nearly nine million people left, exceeding refugee flows from recent wars per capita.
Civic Clubs Branded As Spying
- Daniel recalls being accused of being CIA during model UN outreach at a government school, showing early politicization of civic activities.
- He ties that to regime paranoia and labeling dissenters as foreign agents.
