Jon Bonfiglio

Jon Bonfiglio, a seasoned journalist specializing in Latin America, joins the discussion on the recent US naval strikes off Venezuela. He delves into the clash over whether the targeted boats were drug traffickers or innocent fishermen. Bonfiglio explores the Trump administration’s motives, arguing that oil and curtailing Chinese influence are primary incentives behind these actions. With rising tensions, he highlights the risks of miscalculation in international waters, Venezuelan public sentiment, and the revival of gunboat diplomacy in the region.