Provoked with Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton EP:26 - Hezbollah in Latin America???
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Dec 15, 2025 Explore the dark undercurrents of U.S. foreign policy, from sanctions in Venezuela to the impactful role of Hezbollah's network stretching into Latin America. Delve into the avoidable conflict in Ukraine and the missed peace opportunities that could have changed the course of history. The hosts also express their frustrations with the IRS and discuss the significance of Charles Goyette's new book, shedding light on the legacy of neoconservatives in shaping American imperialism. It's a whirlwind of intriguing insights and fiery debates!
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Economic Strangulation As Regime Strategy
- The US appears to pressure Venezuela economically to topple Maduro without direct invasion.
- Daryl Cooper explains interdiction and targeted sanctions aim to starve regime patronage networks and provoke internal collapse.
Hezbollah's Global Criminal Reach
- Hezbollah evolved into a transnational criminal network connecting Latin America, West Africa, and the Middle East.
- Daryl Cooper recounts a DEA task force that mapped Hezbollah's money, arms, and narcotics routes tied to Lebanon diasporas.
Politics Blocking Prosecutions
- Political negotiation sometimes trumped prosecution in international law enforcement.
- Cooper describes Ali Fayad's extradition blocked by political deals and hostage diplomacy involving Czech citizens.
