Alessandro Rampietti

In this discussion, Alessandro Rampietti, an Al Jazeera English correspondent based in Colombia, explores the tense military situation near Venezuela. He analyzes U.S. claims against President Maduro regarding drug trafficking and the implications of military buildups in the region. Alessandro questions whether these actions are genuinely about drug wars or signal a wider push for intervention. He also highlights the split in Venezuelan opposition responses and the historical consequences of U.S. military strategies in Latin America.

Alessandro Rampietti, an Al Jazeera correspondent based in Colombia, delves into the dramatic deployment of U.S. warships to Venezuela. He unpacks the official narrative of combating drug cartels versus the reality of escalating U.S. intervention. Rampietti discusses Venezuela's military responses under Maduro, revealing a country on edge. He highlights the contradictions in U.S. strategies, especially regarding oil interests and historical interventions, raising questions about the true motives behind this military posture.