On the Ground in Venezuela: US Aggression, The "Drug War" Lie & The New Monroe Doctrine

The UK Column is an independent media organisation and receives no corporate or foundation funding. We rely on the generosity of individual readers, viewers and listeners, so if you enjoy our quality reporting, please consider supporting us.🌐 Explore all our written and video content on the UK Column website https://www.ukcolumn.org💪 Support our independent journalism here https://support.ukcolumn.org🛍️ Check out our shop here https://shop.ukcolumn.orgWhat is really happening in Venezuela right now? In this urgent episode, we go straight to the source with Caracas-based journalist and researcher Diego Sequera. We break down the shocking escalation of US military aggression, the bogus "narco-terrorism" justification, and what the massive US naval buildup in the Caribbean means for the region.Diego provides an exclusive on-the-ground perspective, explaining why the US is pushing for regime change now, how Venezuela is preparing, and the complex roles of China, Russia, and Iran. We also dive into the wider geopolitical picture: the targeting of Colombia, the "re-hemisphering" strategy of Project 2025, and why this is all part of a new, aggressive Monroe Doctrine aimed at countering multipolar influence in Latin America.⏰ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction: The US Military Buildup Against Venezuela02:23 - Who is Diego Sequera? Introduction to Misión Verdad03:21 - Why Now? The US Rationale for Escalation07:03 - From Bluff to Reality: Assessing the US Military Threat11:54 - The "Narco-Terrorism" Lie & Why Colombia is Also a Target15:38 - Countering Chinese & Russian Influence: The Neo-Monroe Doctrine21:25 - China's Role in Venezuela: Trade, Oil, and Sanctions27:28 - The Chevron Waiver: US Hypocrisy on Venezuelan Oil33:45 - How Can China, Russia, and Iran Assist Venezuela?41:18 - The "Syria Fetish": US Plans for Airstrikes & Insurgency47:36 - The Reality in Caracas: Calm Streets, No Insurrection51:10 - Regional Reactions: Trinidad, Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina59:35 - The Gran Colombia Vision: US Aggression Unites Old Allies01:04:12 - The Panama Canal, BlackRock, and Control of Trade01:09:45 - The Parallel to Nigeria: A Blueprint for Resource Grab01:15:30 - The FAFO Rhetoric: Cognitive Decline of a Falling Empire01:20:18 - The AI & Energy Nexus: Why the US Needs Venezuelan Oil01:25:55 - The "Century of Humiliation" & US Hubris01:30:45 - Final Thoughts: Imperialism Comes Home to Roost🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED:Misión Verdad: https://misionverdad.com (Primary source of analysis in Spanish)Diego Sequera on Twitter: https://x.com/DiegoSequeraConcept: The "Roosevelt Corollary" to the Monroe DoctrineConcept: "Re-hemisphering" from Project 2025Book: Discourse on Colonialism by Aimé Césaire💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION:This is a complex and fast-moving situation.Were you aware of the full scale of the US military pivot against Venezuela?What do you think is the most likely outcome of this escalation?How should other Latin American countries respond to protect their sovereignty?💼 CONNECT WITH US:• Twitter: https://x.com/CarlZha#Venezuela #Geopolitics #USMilitary #MonroeDoctrine #LatinAmerica #NoWar #China #MultipolarWorld #DiegoSequera