How dangerous is the US stand-off with Venezuela?
How dangerous is the US standoff with Venezuela?
Trump ramps up pressure with major military force deployed.
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Russia and China have voiced support for Venezuela after Donald Trump intensified pressure on Nicolas Maduro.
The US is blockading sanctioned tankers in the midst of a major military build-up in the region.
What are the dangers – and what might happen next?
Presenter: Folly Bah Thibault
Guests:
Paul Dobson – Independent journalist and political analyst in Venezuela
Elias Ferrer – Founder of Orinoco Research, a consulting company based in Caracas
Temir Porras – Former foreign policy adviser to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and former Venezuelan deputy foreign minister
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Published On 18 Dec 2025