The Globalist

Nicolás Maduro’s terrorist group designation and modern space woes

Nov 26, 2025
Oscar Guardiola-Rivera discusses Donald Trump's terrorist label for Nicolás Maduro and its implications for Venezuela, emphasizing the lack of solid evidence against Maduro. Jacob Parakilis tackles EU military logistics, proposing faster troop movements to bolster defense. Terry Stiasny analyzes political maneuvering in the UK and France's national service proposition. Aleph Ben provides insights into Netanyahu's coalition pressures and how the Gaza war has shaped Israeli public opinion, illustrating the complexities of modern geopolitics.
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INSIGHT

Terror Label As A Regime-Change Tool

  • The US designation of Nicolás Maduro and allies as a terrorist organisation is primarily theatrical and aimed at regime change, not established legal proof.
  • Oscar Guardiola-Rivera argues Washington offers no court-tested evidence linking Maduro to a unified 'Cartel de los Soles.'
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Cartel Claims Lack Clear Structure

  • The 'Cartel de los Soles' is contested and likely not a pyramidal organisation with Maduro at the top.
  • Drug-trafficking operates via networks, so portraying a single leader as the boss is misleading, Oscar Guardiola-Rivera says.
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Spectacle Can Escalate To Violence

  • The current US approach mixes spectacle and psychological warfare with real military actions that have already caused civilian deaths.
  • Guardiola-Rivera warns the operation's theatrics risk escalating into deadly extrajudicial strikes.
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