Peter Kornbluh: Is Trump pushing a new imperialism in Latin America?

On January 31, 2026, Al Jazeera's *UpFront* featured a discussion with Peter Kornbluh, a Senior Analyst at the National Security Archive, regarding potential shifts in U.S. foreign policy towards Latin America under Donald Trump. The discussion, led by Marc Lamont Hill, centered on the hypothetical abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by U.S. forces. Kornbluh explored whether this action would represent a new form of U.S. imperialism or a continuation of historical interventionist practices in the region. The conversation also addressed the potential for further U.S. actions in Latin America, particularly concerning Cuba, and the implications for regional stability. The segment aimed to analyze the extent to which Trump's administration might pursue direct intervention to exert U.S. influence.