US Military Buildup Fuels Venezuela Troop Talk
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People Mentioned
- Nicholas Maduro (Venezuelan leader) - The current leader of Venezuela, whose legitimacy and actions are central to the episode's discussion about the US pressure campaign.
- Manuel Noriega (Dictator in Panama) - Referenced as a historical example of a dictator overthrown by a US invasion after a military buildup.
- Saddam Hussein - Mentioned as a historical example of a leader overthrown by a US invasion after a military buildup.
- Juan Guaido (Opposition leader in Venezuela) - The leader supported by the Trump administration in an unsuccessful coup attempt against Maduro.
- Muammar Gaddafi - The former leader of Libya, referenced in the context of President Obama's use of military force without congressional authorization.
- Rand Paul (Republican Senator) - A Republican who has "spoken out very aggressively" against the legality of the US strikes in the Caribbean.
- Maria Machado (Opposition leader in Venezuela) - An opposition leader in Venezuela, mentioned as a potential figure to take the helm if Maduro leaves.
- Marco Rubio (Secretary of State) - Mentioned as being from Florida, highlighting the influence of Florida politics on US policy towards Venezuela.
- Anthony Bourdain - Chef, author, and television personality, whose show "Parts Unknown Prime Cuts" is mentioned as available on the CNN app.
Organizations & Institutions
- CIA - The intelligence agency mentioned as having a covert mission on the ground in Venezuela, potentially reaching out to Maduro's military.
Websites & Online Resources
- CNN app - The platform where "Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown Prime Cuts" is exclusively streaming.