#169: From CITGO to Caracas: Jose Pereira on Maduro's Capture and Venezuela's New Era

What happens when a nation stands at the edge of history?   In this powerful return to GRASP Confidence, former CITGO Petroleum CEO Jose Pereira joins the conversation to unpack the capture of Nicolás Maduro and what this pivotal moment could mean for Venezuela, the United States, and the future of global leadership. Drawing from his experience leading one of the world's most critical energy organizations and navigating geopolitical pressure at the highest levels, Jose offers rare insight into the political, economic, and human implications of this unfolding chapter. He speaks candidly about power, corruption, global influence, and the long road toward rebuilding trust, stability, and sovereignty. But above all, this conversation is rooted in hope. Hope for a Venezuela restored. Hope for ethical, values-driven leadership. Hope that even after decades of turmoil, a nation can heal, rebuild, and rise again. For listeners who want deeper context on Jose's personal journey—including his five years of captivity in Venezuela and the events that shaped his leadership—be sure to listen to Episode 30 of GRASP Confidence, where Jose shares his story in full. This is not just a conversation about politics or energy. It's a conversation about resilience, responsibility, faith in the future, and the belief that transformation is still possible, even when the road forward feels uncertain.   Connect with Jose Pereira: 🌐 Website: https://joseconnect.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jose-angel-pereira/ 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JosePereira-nz4ps     What does GRASP stand for? Gratitude. Responsibility. Action. Sight. Purpose. These five pillars form the foundation of authentic, confident leadership and every episode of the GRASP Confidence Podcast is designed to help you embody them more fully in your life, business, and calling. 🎙️ Have you subscribed yet? Join thousands of high-performing leaders who tune in weekly for powerful conversations with world-class guests sharing real stories, mindset shifts, and actionable insights. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you loved today's episode, don't forget to leave a review—it helps us reach more leaders like you.   🎧 Available on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon/Audible | iHeartRadio   Share the inspiration Send this episode to a friend or post it on your favorite social platform, we rise by lifting others.