“Convenient for the US to declare war” with Venezuela

In December 2025, Ernesto Castaneda, director of the Center for Latin American & Latino Studies at American University, discussed the potential motivations behind calls for war with Venezuela from within the US President Donald Trump's cabinet. The interview, published on December 22, 2025, suggests that certain individuals in the Trump administration may see a war with Venezuela as advantageous for the United States. Castaneda's analysis focused on the possible reasons driving this push for military action. The discussion centered on understanding the rationale behind the potential conflict. The interview provided insights into the perspectives of those advocating for a war with Venezuela within the US government.