The Fox News Rundown What's Going On With Venezuela?
Oct 28, 2025
James V. Story, the former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela, delves into the complexities of Venezuela's current regime, revealing its close ties with China, Russia, and drug cartels. He discusses the recent U.S. military operations in the region and whether Venezuela is a failed state amid corruption and mismanagement. Melissa Henson offers insights on parental concerns regarding children's media, especially surrounding LGBTQ content. Together, they provide a compelling look at geopolitical tensions and cultural dynamics.
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U.S. Military Posture Signals Broad Options
- The USS Gerald Ford and major assets in the Caribbean indicate U.S. options extend beyond simple counter-narcotics.
- James V. Story says these capabilities provide leverage for potential actions inside Venezuela's territorial sea or on land.
Venezuela's Patchwork Stability
- Venezuela shows uneven control: dollarization stabilized a tiny economy while vast regions are beyond Maduro's full control.
- Story highlights dissident FARC, ELN, Cuban intelligence, and foreign influence complicating governance.
Oil Crash Plus Kleptocracy Broke The Industry
- Venezuela's collapse followed oil price collapse and political mismanagement that starved investment in production.
- Story stresses expropriations and corruption, not ideology, drove decline and production collapse.