A United States military build-up and strikes on boats near Venezuela.
President Donald Trump says he’s targeting drug gangs – without presenting evidence.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says he’ll stand up to Washington, with his country now on high alert.
So, what’s next?
Presenter: Nick Clark
Guests:
Elias Ferrer – Founder of Orinoco Research, a consulting company in Caracas
Paola Bautista de Aleman – Politician, member of the Venezuelan opposition in exile
Temir Porras– Managing Director at Global Sovereign Advisory
Published On 8 Oct 2025