What does Trump want from Venezuela? – The Latest

from Today in Focus · host The Guardian

Deposed Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro was controversially captured by US special forces and has appeared in a Manhattan court. The arrest came after months of US pressure against Maduro, including attacks on ‘narco-boats’ and blockades on oil tankers. Donald Trump has since claimed the US is going to ‘run’ Venezuela - but how?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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