The Duran Podcast Venezuela regime change obsession
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Aug 31, 2025 The discussion opens with a look at the Trump administration's military buildup in Venezuela and its implications. The complex intersection of U.S. interests in Venezuelan oil and possible military interventions is explored, revealing the involvement of global players like China and Russia. The challenges of U.S. military options are examined, alongside the vital need for local support from Venezuela’s military. Skepticism about the feasibility of drone deployment highlights logistical concerns, while the geopolitical dynamics with BRICS nations add further layers to the conversation.
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Naval Buildup Exceeds Counternarcotics
- The US deployed multiple warships near Venezuela, framing it as an anti-drug operation while signaling broader military intent.
- Alexander Mercouris argues this naval buildup far exceeds normal counternarcotics tactics and implies preparation for more than mere interdiction.
Drug Claims As A Pretext
- Administration rhetoric brands Maduro as a drug-cartel leader to justify intervention and delegitimize his rule.
- Mercouris suggests the drug narrative masks an objective to target Maduro politically and potentially force regime change.
Guaido Operation Replayed With Force
- The hosts recall Trump's prior Guaido effort as an earlier failed regime-change attempt during his first term.
- They frame the current actions as a replay but with a more militarized approach this time around.