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David Shedd
Former CIA officer and acting director of the Defense Intelligence Agency with over three decades of U.S. government experience, specializing in Western Hemisphere affairs.
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Oct 22, 2025
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Pressure on Caracas - Inside the U.S. Counter Drug-Shift: David Shedd
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David Shedd, a former CIA officer and acting director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, dives into Venezuela's increasing threats to U.S. interests. He outlines a significant shift in U.S. strategy to targeting narco-traffickers as if they were terrorist entities, using military assets like MQ-9 Reaper drones. Shedd reveals Venezuela's role as a hub for illicit migration and malign influences from countries like Cuba and Iran. The discussion also touches on Colombia and Mexico's roles in countering these threats and the potential for U.S. covert actions in the region.
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