The Hard Country After Venezuela, Watch Mexico | The Hard Country Ep. 34
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Jan 7, 2026 Hosts dissect the dramatic January 3rd raid in Caracas and its implications for the region. They analyze the significance of Maduro's capture and how this event differs from past U.S. interventions. The discussion delves into the disturbing rise of narco-states, contrasting Venezuela's fate with Mexico's unsettling trajectory under the Morena regime. International reactions, including Mexico’s condemnation, raise questions about future alliances. The duo also explores the potential for U.S. actions against cartels while linking trade agreements to security measures.
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Monroe + Roosevelt Explain The Raid
- The Monroe Doctrine and Roosevelt Corollary together justify countering extra-hemispheric powers and narco-states in the Americas.
- Joshua S. Treviño argues the Caracas raid fit both doctrines' spirit and legal international norms.
What 'Estado De Narco' Means
- Estado de narco describes a state fused with criminal cartels that trades protection and votes for money.
- Treviño says Mexico is on the same path as Venezuela but roughly 15 years behind.
Research Fed Into The Operation
- Treviño credits colleague Antonio Sosa's research as foundational to operational planning.
- He says Sosa's 2022–23 work contributed to the successful Caracas raid strategy.
