The Socialist Program with Brian Becker Venezuela to Trump’s ‘Total Blockade’: You Will Never Colonize Us
Dec 17, 2025
Manolo De Los Santos, the Executive Director of The People's Forum, dives into the implications of Trump's 'total blockade' against Venezuela, calling it an 'act of war.' He emphasizes Venezuela's resilient stance against colonization and highlights its historical struggle for independence. The discussion also reveals the misinterpretations of U.S. threats toward Venezuelan sovereignty and outlines the economic impacts of sanctions. De Los Santos urges grassroots mobilization to defend against imperialism and promote Latin American solidarity.
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Sovereignty Trumps Party Lines
- Venezuelans across the political spectrum prioritize defending sovereignty above partisan divisions.
- Manolo De Los Santos says the government's statement reflects a national consensus to never be a colony again.
History Shapes Current Resistance
- Venezuela's history is defined by persistent resistance to colonial and foreign intervention.
- Manolo De Los Santos explains that this historical memory shapes contemporary responses to U.S. threats.
Roosevelt Corollary's Venezuelan Roots
- The 1904 Roosevelt Corollary grew from a European blockade attempt targeting Venezuelan debt.
- Brian Becker links that episode to contemporary U.S. assertions of regional control invoked by Trump.