# Gangster Imperialism in Venezuela - 378

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Podcast: [Left Anchor](https://stenobird.com/podcast/left-anchor-590005)
Published: 2026-01-10T02:30:59+00:00
Episode link: https://www.leftanchor.com/e/gangster-imperialism-in-venezuela-378/
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## Resource

Today we've got NYU historian Alejandro Velasco on to discuss Trump's kidnapping of Venezuela's now-former president Nicolas Maduro. We talk about the historical context, details about the oil sector there, what Trump's goals might be and whether they make any sense, and what it all might mean. Enjoy! Check out Alejandro's recent article in the Guardian here.

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