Squawk Pod Special Envoy to Greenland Gov. Jeff Landry 1/6/26
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Jan 6, 2026 
Jeff Landry, the Governor of Louisiana and U.S. special envoy to Greenland, delves into the renewed relevance of the Monroe Doctrine and its implications for modern geopolitics. He emphasizes a business-oriented approach to Greenland, focusing on economic opportunities over territorial disputes. Joining him is Daniel Osorio, an investor and founder of Andean Capital Advisors, who analyzes the Venezuelan migration crisis and the potential of oil markets in the region. They also discuss how crypto adoption in Venezuela is becoming essential amid economic turmoil.
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Hemisphere Strategy Returns
- Daniel Osorio says the U.S. action in Venezuela is the biggest U.S. foreign-policy event in Latin America since the Bay of Pigs.
- He argues reinforcing the hemisphere matters because the U.S. is dominant and must show influence to counter rivals like China.
Migration Drives Urgency
- Osorio warns Venezuela's mass migration strains neighboring economies and fuels instability across the hemisphere.
- He believes addressing migration and illicit flows requires substantial U.S. engagement and presence.
Security Enables Reconstruction
- Osorio contends technocratic reconstruction in Venezuela will require U.S. boots to secure operations.
- He expects a massive embassy reopening and substantial security presence to protect reconstruction work.