SPECIAL REPORT: Is The US About To Invade Venezuela? | Mario Braga, RANE

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Nov 26, 2025

Mario Braga, a geopolitical analyst specializing in Venezuelan politics, dives deep into the fraught relationship between the U.S. and Venezuela. He discusses the strategic importance of Venezuela's vast natural resources and its role in drug trafficking. Braga outlines the complex legacy of Chavez and Maduro and the potential for regime change. He shares insights on the U.S. naval buildup, the risks of a power vacuum, and the challenges of a peaceful transition. The conversation also touches on the implications for U.S. foreign policy and economic opportunities post-regime.

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Venezuela As A Drug Transit Hub

Venezuela functions mainly as a logistics hub for regional cocaine trafficking rather than a primary producer.
Corrupt military officials enable trafficking via clandestine airstrips and dual-use bases.

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Military Patronage Fuels Regime Survival

Maduro keeps power by appointing thousands of loyal generals who often profit from illegal activity.
Those generals control dual-use assets that blur lines between state and criminal enterprise.

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Why A Peaceful Transition Is Unlikely

A negotiated exit is unlikely because hundreds involved in corruption and trafficking fear prosecution.
Even if leaders leave, loyalists embedded across institutions can foment sabotage and violence.

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WORRIED ABOUT THE MARKET? SCHEDULE YOUR FREE PORTFOLIO REVIEW with Thoughtful Money's endorsed financial advisors at https://www.thoughtfulmoney.comAt the time of this recording, tensions are high between the US and Venezuela.American warships have been deployed off Venezuela's coast.Speculation of a US-driven regime change to oust Venezuelan president Nicolas Marudo is all over the headlines.And just a few days ago, U.S. officials told Reuters that the United States is "poised to launch a new phase of Venezuela-related operations in the coming days"How did we get to this boiling point?What's most likely to happen from here?What would the geopolitical and economic implications of a regime change in Venezuela be?For perspective, in this Thoughtful Money Special Report we're fortunate to be joined today by Mario BragA, Latin America geopolitical analyst for RANE.#venezuela #maduro #oilreserves _____________________________________________ Thoughtful Money LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor Promoter.We produce educational content geared for the individual investor. It’s important to note that this content is NOT investment advice, individual or otherwise, nor should be construed as such.We recommend that most investors, especially if inexperienced, should consider benefiting from the direction and guidance of a qualified financial advisor registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or state securities regulators who can develop & implement a personalized financial plan based on a customer’s unique goals, needs & risk tolerance.IMPORTANT NOTE: There are risks associated with investing in securities.Investing in stocks, bonds, exchange traded funds, mutual funds, money market funds, and other types of securities involve risk of loss. Loss of principal is possible. Some high risk investments may use leverage, which will accentuate gains & losses. Foreign investing involves special risks, including a greater volatility and political, economic and currency risks and differences in accounting methods.A security’s or a firm’s past investment performance is not a guarantee or predictor of future investment performance.Thoughtful Money and the Thoughtful Money logo are trademarks of Thoughtful Money LLC.Copyright © 2025 Thoughtful Money LLC. All rights reserved.