Trump ousts Venezuela’s President – podcast

According to a Guardian podcast, U.S. military forces allegedly removed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from power in Caracas early Saturday morning. The podcast reports that Maduro was taken from his home and flown to the U.S., where he was indicted on drug trafficking charges. This action follows months of a "maximum pressure campaign" by the Trump administration, accusing Maduro of drug trafficking and illegal immigration. The podcast features Julian Borger, who suggests this event could signal the end of the rules-based international order, raising concerns for countries like Denmark, Cuba, Mexico, and Iran. The podcast explores the implications of the U.S.'s use of military force in this situation.

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