Why the US is targeting Venezuela

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete December 14, 2025 at 07:09 PM

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In a December 14, 2025 interview on UpFront, historian Alan McPherson discussed the United States' actions in Venezuela. McPherson argues the US is carrying out a regime change campaign, citing the largest military build-up in Latin America in decades, the seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker, and threats of military action. The Trump administration has openly stated its desire to remove President Nicolas Maduro from power and supports opposition figure Maria Corina Machado, who advocates for foreign intervention and oil privatization. McPherson raises questions about the influence of US political ideologies and oil company interests in the push for regime change, amid reports of extrajudicial killings in Venezuela.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Maria Corina Machado 60% Nicolas Maduro ×270% Donald Trump ×480% United States ×480% Venezuela ×590%

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venezuela 100% us foreign policy 90% regime change 90% united states 80% oil 70% military build-up 60% donald trump 50% nicolas maduro 50% latin america 40%