Are Trump's strikes in Venezuela a 'war on drugs' - or a grab for oil?
Why the US is attacking alleged drug boats in the Caribbean
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Show Notes
Off the coast of Venezuela, a small armada of US navy warships and a fleet of fighter jets have struck several small boats, killing 17 people. The Trump administration says the boats were carrying drugs to the US; Venezuela says they were fishing vessels. But does President Trump really care about winning the war on drugs? Or is there another motive?
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Guest: Jon Bonfiglio, journalist in Latin America.
Host: Luke Jones.
Producer: Micaela Arneson.
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