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115. Intelligence Scoop: Why Venezuela Isn’t About Oil (Ep 2)
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115. Intelligence Scoop: Why Venezuela Isn’t About Oil (Ep 2)

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January 7, 202648m 56s

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Show Notes

President Trump is now “running Venezuela”, but how did we get to this point? Why would a US president want to control Latin America? And is it really all about drugs and oil?


Listen as David and Gordon explore the reasons behind Trump’s attack on Venezuela and try to understand why this Latin American country holds so much potential for the future of the global order. 


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