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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From Middle Class To Hyperinflation
- Daniel DiMartino describes childhood Venezuela before collapse, with normal middle-class life and later rapid decline under Chávez.
- He recalls hyperinflation so extreme you couldn't fit enough cash to buy an empanada and people carried bags of cash.
Why Venezuelan Oil Matters
- Venezuela's oil is heavy crude uniquely suited to Gulf Coast refineries, making it geopolitically valuable to the U.S.
- That strategic fit magnified longstanding external interest in Venezuela's fate under Chávez and successors.
Expropriations And Franklin Brito
- Daniel recounts state expropriations: military seized farms and factories, even Coca‑Cola, handing them to the state.
- He shows Franklin Brito's hunger strike photo to illustrate property seizures and human cost.
