Jean Luc And Peter Mingils on Trump Actions in Venezuela on Building Fortunes Radio

Jean Luc and Peter Mingils talk about what is happening with the Kidnapping of President of Venezuela by Trump Military On January 3, 2026, the global political landscape was permanently altered by a daring and controversial U.S. military mission dubbed Operation Absolute Resolve.1 In a coordinated nighttime strike on Caracas, U.S. special operations forces—supported by over 150 aircraft—captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. While the event occurred in early 2026, it was the culmination of a year-long escalation throughout 2025.3 Following the disputed 2024 elections, the U.S. administration progressively designated the Venezuelan state apparatus as a "narco-terrorist” entity, specifically targeting the Cartel de los Soles.4 This legal framing provided the foundation for what Venezuelan officials have denounced as a "kidnapping,” but which the U.S. justifies as a high-stakes law enforcement extraction.+1 The Operation and Its Context The capture followed months of high-tension maneuvers in the Caribbean.5 Throughout 2025, the U.S. conducted Operation Southern Spear, which included maritime strikes on alleged drug-trafficking vessels and a naval buildup that eventually saw the deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier group.6 By December 2025, the U.S. had effectively established a blockade on Venezuelan oil tankers.7+2 On the morning of the raid, U.S. forces targeted Maduro's residence and key military infrastructure to suppress air defenses.8 Within hours, Maduro was transported to the USS Iwo Jima and then to New York City to face federal charges of narco-terrorism and cocaine importation.9+1 Geopolitical Ramifications The ramifications of this "leadership decapitation” are vast and unpredictable: Regional Instability and Sovereignty: The operation has sparked a fierce debate over international law. Critics and legal scholars argue the raid violated the UN Charter and Venezuela's sovereignty, potentially setting a precedent for future "extraordinary extractions” of heads of state.10A Power Vacuum in Caracas: While Vice President Delcy Rodríguez was swiftly sworn in as acting president, the U.S. administration initially signaled an intent to "run” the country until a transition could be arranged.11 This creates a volatile situation where the existing Venezuelan government remains in place but lacks its figurehead, leading to potential internal fractures within "Madurismo.”The Global Energy Shift: President Trump has been explicit that access to Venezuela's massive oil reserves is a core motivation.12 The U.S. is already moving to "selectively roll back” sanctions to allow American oil companies to rebuild Venezuela's crumbling infrastructure.13 This could drastically shift global oil markets and reduce regional reliance on Russian or Chinese influence.+1Security and the "War on Drugs”: The U.S. argues that removing Maduro dismantles a primary hub for global cocaine trafficking.14 However, experts warn that without a stable successor government, the removal of a central authority could lead to "Mexicanization”—where smaller, more violent cartels fight for control of the now-vacant trafficking routes. Human and Diplomatic Impact Domestically, the impact on Venezuelans is mixed. While the Venezuelan diaspora in the U.S. and elsewhere celebrated the end of Maduro's long tenure, the civilian toll of the 2025 strikes and the January raid—estimated at dozens of casualties—has fueled anti-American sentiment within certain sectors of the country. Furthermore, the 2025 revocation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 600,000 Venezuelans in the U.S. has left many feeling like "political pawns” in a larger geopolitical game.15 As Nicolás Maduro awaits trial in a Manhattan federal court, the world watches to see if this move will bring the promised "peace and liberty” to Venezuela or if it will mire the United States in a prolonged and costly nation-building effort in the heart of South America. Always consider the new company Absolute Branding for bookkeeping accounting and marketing. Peter Mingils talks about the new company and services being offered by Jean Luc and Diane on previous Building Fortunes radio shows. Company name is:ABSOLUTE BRANDING Inc.Email: [e-mail]: 805.946.3122Services: Bookkeeping, Creation of corporate entities ( profit & non-profits) and Management by Statistics The New Youmongus Radio shows are on https://youmongusradio.com . There's an AM Radio and an FM Radio website now to add to the Youmongus Radio Network. https://youmongus.radio.am andhttps://youmongus.radio.fm The post Jean Luc And Peter Mingils on Trump Actions in Venezuela on Building Fortunes Radio appeared first on Building Fortunes Radio Network.