The Jacob Shapiro Podcast The Rightist International
Oct 31, 2025
Joining the discussion is Elohim Monard, a seasoned Latin America analyst and podcaster specializing in Venezuelan affairs. They dive into the implications of U.S. military movements near Venezuela, exploring how internal U.S. politics shape foreign policy decisions. Elohim highlights the growing influence of hard-right movements in Latin America, drawing parallels to U.S. actions and strategies. The conversation also touches on China's geopolitical role, regional security models, and a potential shift toward a right-wing international reshaping the Americas.
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Modern Echoes Of Early US Imperialism
- US actions around Venezuela echo early 20th-century imperial tactics like the Monroe Doctrine and Roosevelt Corollary.
- Jacob Shapiro argues Trump-era moves mirror an older colonial instinct to control the hemisphere's resources and politics.
Carriers As Political Signals
- The US deployed a carrier battle group, bombers, and tens of thousands of troops near Venezuela as a major show of force.
- Jacob Shapiro warns one carrier signals PR, two signals seriousness, and three signals actual invasion intent.
Colonial Rhetoric Shapes Policy
- Elohim Monard frames US behavior as a vulgar, colonial instinct treating Latin Americans as 'savages' needing control.
- He links this to racism and willingness to use violence with little accountability for Latin American lives.