What Trump wants from Venezuela
US President Donald Trump is considering military strikes in Venezuela. What’s his endgame?
Swamp Notes · Financial Times
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Show Notes
The US military has killed more than 60 people in attacks on boats they say are running drugs in Latin America. Its navy has moved its most powerful warship to the Caribbean. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is increasing its rhetoric against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. James Story, the former top US diplomat to Venezuela, and the FT’s Michael Stott, puzzle out what the Pentagon and Maduro may do next.
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Venezuela’s creaking military prepares for US strikes
Donald Trump aims to topple Venezuela’s leader with military build-up
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