Episode 29: Deflating Anti-Venezuela Propaganda with Leonardo Flores

Jon and Matt were honored to be joined by Leonardo Flores to discuss some of the many misconceptions that have been propagated by the US government about Venezuela and the Chavista movement.  Leonardo is  the Latin America campaign coordinator and and analyst on U.S.-Venezuela relations  for  Code Pink  His writing has appeared in Common Dreams. Discussed in this Episode:  - Leonardo's background and interest in US- Venezuela relations - The reality of pre-Chavez Venezuela - Hugo Chavez, his political development, and rise to power - The root of US enmity toward the Chavez and Maduro governments - The accomplishments of the Chavez government in terns of social advancements - The truth about Venezuelan elections - Maduro's background and rise in Venezuelan politics  - The US's weaponization of human rights against Venezuela - The horrible effects of US sanctions on Venezuelans - American's inability to understand how constant US meddling might lead to restriction of some freedoms - The development of US policy toward Venezuela through George W, Bush, Barack Obama and Donald Trump - Leonardo's predictions for the Biden administration's treatment of Venezuela - Hopes for the future of Venezuela Leonardo's Work: Please Support him! Among other very important projects, Leonardo is currently working on The Good Neighbor Policy at Code Pink  Articles by Leonardo can be found at Common Dreams Our Work: Read our "In the Context of Empire" blog with corresponding and expanded posts to this content! Social Media: Twitter- @Mattylongruns.