Bogan Intelligentsia Ep. 34: Dr Rodrigo Acuña on Trump's Aggression Towards Venezuela & Monroe 2.0

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Description: Episode 34 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast features Dr Rodrigo Acuña, a Venezuelan expert and Latin American political analyst. In this 70-minute discussion, Rodrigo provides background on Venezuela's history before Chavez, including its oil-based economy and democracy. He covers Western criticisms of the Chavista movement, media distortions similar to Gaza coverage, and recent Venezuelan navy strikes on migrant boats that killed 32 people from multiple countries, with no charges filed. Topics include US policy pressures, rumors of resource deals, the role of US oil industry, bipartisan US views on Venezuela, Latin American solidarity from leaders like Petro and Stédile, risks of US intervention, and support from China and Russia. He also discusses challenges for Western left solidarity with Bolivarian socialism.Episode Details: Duration: ~70 minutes Release Date: Monday, November 3, 2025 Guest: Rodrigo Acuña, Venezuelan Political Analyst, Filmmaker & AuthorSupport the Launch:Subscribe for free on Substack at boganintel.com to get episodes and show notes, or go paid ($5/month). Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Watch the video version on our YouTube channel. Subscribe for updates. Back us on Patreon starting at $3/month. Share this episode on X (@Boganintelpod) or with your network to amplify our reach.Thank You, Fans: Your commitment has brought this podcast to life. Join us in building the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast and help shape a community for bold ideas. Keywords: Rodrigo Acuña, Venezuela history, Chavismo, media distortion, navy strikes, US policy, Latin America solidarity, Bolivarian socialism #BoganIntelligentsia #RodrigoAceuna #Venezuela #Chavismo #LatinAmerica

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