Maduro seeks negotiations while playing the victim. Cabello portrays himself as a stubborn anti-Yankee bent on sowing fear. And for now, Trump only offers a serialized show for the criollo hawks and the MAGA crowd
Maduro calls out a supposedly imminent U.S. invasion to gain domestic control and foreign support. But the fact is that Venezuelans have been living for decades under a force that treats them like the enemy
Beyond the groups of milicianos and party members shown by the Maduro propaganda, the population is focused on surviving and rather skeptical about an American attack
The U.S. hasn’t taken hostilities to the next level. Trump’s recent post (a.k.a the supposed killing of 3 alleged Venezuelan drug traffickers) is identical to the first one.
“Diosdado Cabello is publicly calling for an openly confrontational reaction, increasing the costs for everyone else, including Maduro,of negotiating any alternative scenario. On the other hand, Maduro and the Rodríguez siblings, while not shying away from bellicose rethoric, have made it clear that they want to reach an understanding with Trump, and have been more focused on trying to counteract Rubio’s portrayal of Venezuela as a major player in the drug trade.”
“Cabello appears to have assessed that whether the U.S. threat is real or not, under both scenarios his best play is to be the attack dog.”
“Machado has suggested that the next 40 days will be key, and that any strong American actions will likely occur within that timeframe.”
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Special Envoy Ric Grenell at the CPAC:
“I understand what he [Maduro] wants. I believe that we can still have a deal. I believe in diplomacy. I believe in avoiding war.”
The “lethal” strike on the boat that, according to Donald Trump, belonged to Tren de Aragua and carried 11 alleged terrorists from Venezuela, is actually relevant. Let’s see why
Chavismo’s grip on the national team turned the road to the World Cup into yet another humiliating propaganda farce
No, it’s not a defense plan involving over four million people. It’s an attempt to remap chavista power at the community level
Rendered deportable during Trump’s second term, hundreds of thousands of TPS recipients—who fled dire conditions at home—seek legal paths to remain in the U.S.
Rising military threats and hostility show how fast the conflict can evolve. The U.S. is likely to persist with drug interdiction near Venezuela
Washington hasn’t officially confirmed the move, but leaks suggest a naval build-up against drug routes linked to Venezuela. Results so far: endless speculation, regional reactions and chavista paranoia
