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2026-01-05 Caribbean-Latin America

Why Trump Removed Venezuela's Maduro, according to the NYTimes’ David Sanger

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Posted by Ulailet+Thud3602 2026-01-05 00:00|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [1811 views ] Top
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1 It's a bit more complex and far-reaching than crude oil. The US has plenty of oil without tapping Venezuelan resources. Nick Maduro and wife Cilia are timely keys to the involvement and intentions of Russian, China, and their proxies Cuba and Iran in Latin America. As in the game of chess, gaining and maintaining control of the center of the board is a winning strategy. Understanding the previous strategies of an opponent is also crucial. Lastly and as always, history can teach us a thing or two.

AI Summary
To understand Cuba's involvement in Angola, consider the following points:

Cuba supported Angola during its civil war (1975-1991), sending troops and military advisors.

The Cuban intervention aimed to counteract South African forces and support the MPLA government.

Cuban troops played a crucial role in the Battle of Cuito Cuanavale in the late 1980s.

The involvement solidified Cuba's influence in Africa and showcased its commitment to anti-imperialist struggles.

After the war, Cuba continued to provide medical and educational assistance to Angola.

The relationship between Cuba and Angola remains strong, with ongoing cooperation in various sectors.

The migration, whatever the method, of the Maduro's to the US represents a critical turning point for the region and one which should be applauded. Nothing good has taken place in Southern Africa since Cuban involvement. Nothing good was bound to happen in the US Southern Command. Just my penny farthing's worth.

Posted by Besoeker 2026-01-05 06:29|| 2026-01-05 06:29|| Front Page Top

2 Trump says Cuba is ‘ready to fall’ after capture of Venezuela’s Maduro

Posted by Skidmark 2026-01-05 07:18|| 2026-01-05 07:18|| Front Page Top

3 Venezuela's Interim President Bends The Knee As Maduro Arraignment In NY Court Imminent

President Trump has warned that if authorities in Venezuela fail to cooperate, the United States would carry out a second strike on Venezuela, noting that any decision to deploy ground troops there would depend on how the situation develops and how Venezuela responds.

He's also meanwhile said the idea of launching an operation involving Colombia "sounds good" to him in comments Sunday, describing the country as being in serious trouble and claiming it is currently led by "a sick man" - and even suggested he won't remain long in power.

Posted by Skidmark 2026-01-05 08:59|| 2026-01-05 08:59|| Front Page Top

4 /\ Trump says Cuba is ‘ready to fall’ after capture of Venezuela’s Maduro

Strategtic assessment, evidence, details ?

Posted by Besoeker 2026-01-05 10:33|| 2026-01-05 10:33|| Front Page Top

5 Monroe, Baby! Monroe!!

Posted by Ulailet+Thud3602 2026-01-05 12:04|| 2026-01-05 12:04|| Front Page Top

6 Re: #4

From a DDG search (AI answer):
"President Trump has predicted that Cuba is "ready to fall" due to its reliance on Venezuelan oil, which has been cut off following the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro. This situation has created an existential crisis for Cuba, as it faces economic collapse without its primary source of income."

Lots of article about this, mostly echoing the above statement.

Posted by Seeking Cure For Ignorance 2026-01-05 14:58|| 2026-01-05 14:58|| Front Page Top

7 International Law requires arrest of any head of state who wears a pink shirt while singing/explaining John Lennon's song "Imagine".

or at least it should

Posted by Lord Garth 2026-01-05 17:06|| 2026-01-05 17:06|| Front Page Top

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