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Sustainable LatAm is a specialised media and analysis platform focused on Latin America’s political economy, business landscape, and long-term strategic shifts. Our mission is to help decision-makers understand how the region is evolving and to provide clear, high-quality insight for professionals navigating an increasingly complex environment.
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US Intervention in Venezuela: Power Games and The New Geopolitics
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"The world woke up to a different geopolitical map on January 4th."
In this episode, we break down the shocking events of January 3, 2026—the day the United States military launched Operation Absolute Resolve. In a daring and controversial nighttime raid, U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, whisking them away to New York to face narcoterrorism charges.
But as the dust settles in Caracas, the questions are only just beginning. We dive deep into the legal, political, and economic fallout of an intervention that has no modern parallel.
We analyze
- The Legality of 'Absolute Resolve.'
- The Oil vs. Democracy Debate
- The China Factor
- Venezuelan reality: Delcy Rodríguez, the Venezuelan Army and the Oposition
- The Latin American Ripple Effect
- The Future: Risks and Opportunities
Production: Sustainable LatAm
Presenters
- Andrew Thompson - International journalist & political-risk analyst with deep LatAm coverage (OBG, EIU, Latin News; ex-Head BBC Learning English).
- Alberto Souviron - International journalist and digital comms leader for EM investors; ex BBC/Newsweek/Lloyd’s Register.
- Julian Seydoux - AI-driven finance entrepreneur (FirmView AI, Fast Audit AI); ex-Moody’s/Consilium; cross-border EM & LatAm focus.