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- La Junta busca los cabilderos de Power Expectations y negociaciones con el gobierno - Jay Fonseca PR New Fortress dueños de Genera admiten que están a punto de cerrar y que no tienen cómo pagar 6 billones que deben - Periódico La Perla Convencen a alcaldes de que no va racionamiento en La Plata por ahora, tampoco va declaración de emergencia federal dicho por gobernadora - WUNOSenado pide info de Power Expectations Francisco Domenech e Itza García en sus gestiones finales - El Vocero Josué Colón a cargo del protocolo de seguía y Johnny Méndez dice que evalúa cómo implementar medidas contra cambio climático - El Nuevo Día Politank pide que no los multen por 80 mil billetes - El Vocero Pleito para botar a los miembros de la junta fiscal regresa al distrito de PR - El Vocero Plantean traer café verde a PR desde el extranjero, importamos 200 mil quintales, producimos 36 mil quintales - El Vocero #lilly#incluyeauspicio Bonos del mundo colapsan,  USA llegó a 5.31% (máx. desde 2007); Francia y Alemania en máximos desde 2008 y 2011; Japón cerca de récord histórico Detenido el Estrecho de Ormuz y el memorando de tregua con Irán venció el lunes - Reuters Noche de primarias en 4 estados. Florida (Byron Donalds vs. El grupo de DeSantis-mundo), Alaska, Wyoming y California 20 boricuas en primarias de Florida hoy UPRRP con solo 11200 estudiantes versus los 20 mil que tuvo antes - El Nuevo Día PNP engorda finanzas para comprar una sede - El Nuevo Día Power Expectations dice que sí había relación con Enchanted Rock, pero no explica a Johby Weaks - Jay Fonseca PR Ciudadanos del Karso entregó 8,774 firmas exigiendo vistas públicas para evitar la construcción en la zona, pero Legislatura parece que la va a aprobar  Senado exige en 5 días laborables un informe de todos los contratos, PCo, PP y órdenes de compra que Francisco Domenech y la subsecretaria Itza García tramitaron tras anunciar sus renuncias el 21 de julio - Metro La Junta pide a OGP demostrar que ha cumplido con presupuesto y nuevos mecanismos - Metro 78 presos políticos liberados en Venezuela, pero arrancaron negociaciones respaldadas por EEUU. María Corina Machado quedó fuera de la mesa - The Economist DACO no encuentra datos de multas dadas por abusos con cisternas de agua - Primera Hora Inicia juicio por asesinato de Tupac Shakur LOS DATOS DEL DÍA (cierre lunes 17 ago)Brent~$89/bbl (rozó $90) ▲Diésel retail (EE.UU., EIA)$5.26/gal ▼9¢S&P 5007,745.06 ▼0.52%Dow Jones53,459.78 ▼0.51%Nasdaq26,644.91 ▼0.32%Bono 10 años4.72%Bono 30 años5.31% (máx. desde 2007)Euro/USD~1.16Gas natural (Henry Hub)$2.79/MMBtuHipoteca 30 años (EE.UU.)6.67%

PODCAST LAS NOTICIAS CON CALLE 17 de agosto de 2026 - Gobernadora convoca Fuerza de Choque en evento de su cumpleaños para recoger dinero de campaña - Bandera Roja Apagón masivo: salida de AES 1 y AES 2 deja a más de 108,000 clientes sin luz Kushner se reúne con el líder de Hamás en Egipto para impulsar la hoja de ruta de Gaza - Washington Post Ucrania lanza cientos de drones sobre Rusia y ataca fábrica de combustible de cohetes de Rusia bien lejos al sur de la Rusia - Metro Inundaciones récord en Indiana por tres días consecutivos - PBS Salud autoriza a AAA para desalinizar agua en San Juan y Carolina a cargo de la Guardia Nacional - WUNO MMM hoy voy pa Martins BBQEl mejor y más sabroso pollo asado a la varita de Puerto Rico. Cocinando diariamente comida fresca saludable y sabrosa con un montón de complementos para escoger, arroces, habichuelas, verduras, mofongo,tostones,....MMMM....Esto si es criolloMartins BBQ, TOMANDO todas las medidas de salud y sabor para mantener la mesa boricua al dia con opciones para llamar, recoger o delivery por UBER Eats, y DoorDash.MMM Hoy como en Martin's BBQAsado...Jugoso...Sabroso#martinsbbq#incluyeauspicio Trump le quita ayuda militar a Corea del Sur por no ayudarlo en Irán - Reuters Legislatura dice que sus prioridades son: Reforma contributiva, permisos, reforma judicial, Impuesto de Inventario, proyecto del karso, infraestrutura de agua, regular secretario de la gobernación, Supuestamente van a dragar en Carraízo para la semana que viene dijo Recursos Naturales - El Nuevo Día Demócratas denuncian proyecto que limitaría ciudadanía americana a territorios incluyendo a PR - El Nuevo Día El Burro se va a declarar culpable - El Nuevo Día Rivera Schatz dice que está listo para servirle a PR y que gente de todos los partidos ha votado por él - El Nuevo Día Se le fue la luz a la mitad de Hawaii tras huracán/tormenta - Reuters  Quién es London Gallagher de Power Expectations - El Nuevo Día Junta aprueba darle préstamo a la AAA para que pueda adelantar proyectos que luego se pagarán con fondos federales - El Nuevo Día Reparten entre recintos los recortes en la UPR - El Nuevo Día Trump amenaza con bombardear Omán por interferir en negociaciones con Irán - FTHiggsfield valorada en 5.4 billones - FTLuigi Mangione admite que asesinó al jefe de plan médico - FTLa tregua de 60 días entre EEUU e Irán expira hoy sin acuerdo sobre el Estrecho de Ormuz y el crudo Brent volvió a treparse sobre los $90 el barril Tarifas a Canadá entran el miércoles - Bloomberg María Corina Machado contrata cabilderos para obligar nuevas elecciones en Venezuela - Polymarket El PNP "engorda sus arcas" para comprar sede - El Nuevo Día Sin trabajadores extranjeros no hay agricultura - El Vocero De luto PR por múltiples muertes incluyendo alcalde de Cataño - Primera Hora LOS DATOS DEL DÍABrent~$88/barril (vie.); trepando sobre $89-90 el lunes por IránWTI~$82-83/barrilGasolina EEUU (prom.)~$4.08/galón (≈+30% interanual); diésel al alza — dato exacto por confirmarS&P 500+1.15% en la semana (3ra semana al alza); cerró levemente a la baja el viernes tras récordDow Jones-0.08% en la semanaBono 10 años~4.65%-4.69% (cerca de máximo de 25 años en tramos largos)Euro/USD1.1586 (dólar en mínimo desde mayo)Gas natural (Henry Hub)~$3.2/MMBtu (aprox., por confirmar)Hipoteca 30 años6.67% (semana al 14 de agosto)

Mary Anastasia O'Grady, Wall Street Journal editorial board: Venezuela is grappling with the aftermath of severe earthquakes while navigating a complex political transition under the Trump administration's influence. Despite increased oil production, major oil companies are hesitant to invest because of a lack of contractual assurances, bureaucratic overreach, and the absence of a legitimate rule of law. Mary Anastasia O'Grady explains that the current provisional government, led by Delcy Rodríguez, is associated with the previous narco-terror regime, creating a transparency crisis regarding oil profits held in US escrow accounts. While the administration pursues a three-phase plan of stabilization, recovery, and a return to democracy, O'Grady argues the regime is simply buying time to stay in power. As long as oil prices remain high and the US is preoccupied with conflicts in the Middle East, the illegitimate regime has little incentive to hold the free and fair elections demanded by popular opposition leader María Corina Machado. (2)

TABLE OF CONTENTS THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-23-3036.Anatol Lieven: The discussion highlights a dystopian shift in modern naval combat, where the Russian ghost fleet employs Mad Max tactics, using netting and spikes, to defend against Ukrainian drone attacks. Anatol Lieven describes a global spread of drone technology that threatens energy prices and international stability. Both Russia and Ukraine suffer from the illusion of an imminent total victory, despite a grinding stalemate in which Russia holds a stronger economic position because of its self-funded war effort while Ukraine remains dependent on precarious European aid. Lieven warns of a potential sea war escalation if Russia retaliates against the seizure of its ships, potentially drawing NATO and the US into a direct naval clash. The conversation also touches on British politics, noting that Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces immense pressure regarding immigration and military spending despite his desire to focus on domestic issues. (1)Mary Anastasia O'Grady, Wall Street Journal editorial board: Venezuela is grappling with the aftermath of severe earthquakes while navigating a complex political transition under the Trump administration's influence. Despite increased oil production, major oil companies are hesitant to invest because of a lack of contractual assurances, bureaucratic overreach, and the absence of a legitimate rule of law. Mary Anastasia O'Grady explains that the current provisional government, led by Delcy Rodríguez, is associated with the previous narco-terror regime, creating a transparency crisis regarding oil profits held in US escrow accounts. While the administration pursues a three-phase plan of stabilization, recovery, and a return to democracy, O'Grady argues the regime is simply buying time to stay in power. As long as oil prices remain high and the US is preoccupied with conflicts in the Middle East, the illegitimate regime has little incentive to hold the free and fair elections demanded by popular opposition leader María Corina Machado. (2)Veronique de Rugy: Veronique de Rugy critiques the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, commonly known as the Jones Act, which requires cargo moved between American ports to be transported on ships that are US-built, US-owned, and US-crewed. Originally intended to protect the American merchant marine after World War I, the act has instead caused domestic shipbuilding costs to skyrocket, making American vessels four to five times more expensive than those built in Asia. Consequently, the US fleet has dwindled, and consumers face higher prices for goods as transportation shifts to more polluting methods such as trucking. Despite its failure to achieve its stated goals, the act is sustained by special interests, including unions and specific shipyards, which exert significant political influence. Current efforts to maintain waivers for energy and fertilizer transportation are facing strong opposition from 52 House Republicans. (3)Craig Unger: Craig Unger explores a sidetracked FBI counterintelligence investigation into Donald Trump's decades-long ties to Russian interests. Unlike criminal inquiries, counterintelligence investigations focus on national security breaches and the laundering of influence, even when no explicit crime is proven. Unger asserts that Russian mafia figures, acting as adjuncts to state intelligence, began bailing out Trump's failing real estate ventures as early as 1984. These transactions, often involving cash purchases of condominiums in Trump Tower, allegedly turned the former president into an asset of Russian intelligence. Unger argues that the Robert Mueller investigation was a dud because it focused narrowly on criminal acts rather than this broader compromise. The discussion concludes by noting Trump's consistent, long-standing hostility toward NATO, which Unger says mirrors Soviet-era talking points and raises ongoing concerns regarding US national security. (4)Graham McAleer: Pope Leo has issued a bold encyclical addressing the ethical and social threats posed by artificial intelligence. Graham McAleer explains that the Pope uses the biblical image of Nimrod and the Tower of Babel to characterize AI as a manifestation of human darkness and godlike pride. A primary concern is the asymmetry of wealth, in which a small, secretive class of Silicon Valley oligarchs controls a technology that operates largely outside state law. While the Church acknowledges AI's potential benefits in medicine and education, it warns that the oligarchic structure of the industry challenges state power and treats users as livestock for data farming. The Pope explicitly calls for government regulation to protect human dignity, yet McAleer notes the fundamental contradiction of expecting the state to control private entities that have already become more powerful than many governments. (5)Alex Wright — Multi-Part, Part One: Alex Wright, author of Empire of Ink: The Printers and Radicals Who Invented the American Newspaper, details the uniquely American invention of the newspaper, beginning with Mary Katherine Goddard's printing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Early printing was a grueling, high-status trade where printer's devils, or apprentices, worked with lead and ink balls. Technological evolution was driven by necessity; rag shortages in the nineteenth century led to bizarre experiments, including turning imported Egyptian mummy linen into paper. The Penny Press, pioneered by Benjamin Day, revolutionized the industry by catering to the working class with tabloids and hoaxes, much to the horror of elitists such as Charles Dickens. Wright emphasizes that early American journalism thrived on a sharing economy in which newspapers were exempted from copyright and postal subsidies encouraged editors to cut and paste each other's work, effectively networking the young nation together. (6)Evan Ellis, US Army War College and a State Department voice: Professor Evan Ellis provides a comprehensive update on Latin American stability, starting with Chile's President Kast, who is tackling immigration and the rise of gangs such as Tren de Aragua while balancing economic ties with China. In Colombia, President De la Espriella is implementing a hardline approach against narco-terrorists following a devastating 7.4 earthquake. The situation in Venezuela remains critical; while oil production has increased to 1.16 million barrels per day, there is zero transparency regarding the $13 million in monthly profits allegedly flowing to the Rodríguez gangsters. Opposition leader Dinora Figueroa is negotiating a gradual return to trust, but the regime shows no intention of relinquishing power. Finally, Ellis notes that El Niño poses a severe threat of drought to the Panama Canal, which will likely disrupt international shipping and further strain regional economies. (7)Wright's Part Two runs tomorrow and takes its own tail in that day's sequence.

El gobierno de Venezuela ha pactado con la oposición una reforma del poder judicial tras una primera ronda de negociaciones, que debería avanzar hacia una transición democrática, siete meses después de la caída de Nicolás Maduro. La clave está en la transformación del Tribunal de Justicia, que valido la reelección fraudulenta de Nicolas Maduro en 2024. Esta primera ronda de negociaciones se ha llevado a cabo a puerta cerrada y sin la participación de la líder opositora María Corina Machado, que se encuentra en el exilio en Panamá y que ha dicho que no se opondrá a la reforma. Uno de los puntos clave de la reforma es el cambio en la designación de los jueces que componen el tribunal supremo de justicia, como explica Manuel Camilo González, experto en Venezuela, profesor de la Universidad Javeriana. "Ciertamente, la negociación no creo que vaya a ser muy fácil; no creo que vayan a salir a acuerdos muy rápidos porque esto supone quién va a ser el que juzgue y sancione, en caso de que exista un proceso de democratización en Venezuela, a los máximos responsables de violación de derechos humanos", estima González. "Lo que busca obviamente el Gobierno es blindarse ante el futuro. La oposición lo que busca es tener un actor democrático que pues obviamente no solamente sanee todo el sistema político venezolano -porque el tribunal ha sido muy importante para sostener a Nicolás Maduro-, sino también un sistema obviamente judicial que permita esa apertura democrática y sobre todo la que la justicia llegue a todos los ciudadanos, que sea una justicia que obviamente sea para todos".  Las conversaciones han sido auspiciadas por Estados Unidos, que jugara un papel de mediador cuando haya algún tema sensible. "Estados Unidos actúa como una especie de árbitro o de tercero moderador que lo que hace es empujar la negociación cuando esta se bloquea, y seguramente va a ser así. Estados Unidos va a hacer declaraciones, va a presionar para que efectivamente se llegue a un acuerdo para que las dos partes obviamente cumplan su rol dentro del plan de Estados Unidos. El plan de Estados Unidos siempre ha sido tener el orden, beneficiarse y lograr la transición. Necesita a la oposición para la transición, pero también a los chavistas para mantener el orden", asegura el profesor de la Universidad Javeriana. La oposición quiere derogar leyes contra el odio o el terrorismo que permitieron encarcelar a numerosos opositores, y lograr así un saneamiento del sistema judicial. "La idea es como quitar los obstáculos, que se dé la democratización, que esa misma democratización no suponga un peligro para los que dejen el poder, que muchas veces esos tribunales cuando se reforman, usualmente sirven para hacer purgas y como has visto las purgas que han existido desde que salió Maduro. Van a colocar seguramente como chivos expiatorios en judiciales muy irrisorias como corrupción o delitos financieros a ciertos cargos del antiguo régimen, es decir, el Gobierno de Maduro como una especie de ofrenda de que efectivamente el Gobierno interino está haciendo sus digamos su tarea". Las negociaciones se producen siete meses después del derrocamiento de Nicolás Maduro, el pasado mes de enero. Las partes aún no han dado fecha para la segunda ronda de conversaciones.

El gobierno de Venezuela ha pactado con la oposición una reforma del poder judicial tras una primera ronda de negociaciones, que debería avanzar hacia una transición democrática, siete meses después de la caída de Nicolás Maduro. La clave está en la transformación del Tribunal de Justicia, que valido la reelección fraudulenta de Nicolas Maduro en 2024. Esta primera ronda de negociaciones se ha llevado a cabo a puerta cerrada y sin la participación de la líder opositora María Corina Machado, que se encuentra en el exilio en Panamá y que ha dicho que no se opondrá a la reforma. Uno de los puntos clave de la reforma es el cambio en la designación de los jueces que componen el tribunal supremo de justicia, como explica Manuel Camilo González, experto en Venezuela, profesor de la Universidad Javeriana. "Ciertamente, la negociación no creo que vaya a ser muy fácil; no creo que vayan a salir a acuerdos muy rápidos porque esto supone quién va a ser el que juzgue y sancione, en caso de que exista un proceso de democratización en Venezuela, a los máximos responsables de violación de derechos humanos", estima González. "Lo que busca obviamente el Gobierno es blindarse ante el futuro. La oposición lo que busca es tener un actor democrático que pues obviamente no solamente sanee todo el sistema político venezolano -porque el tribunal ha sido muy importante para sostener a Nicolás Maduro-, sino también un sistema obviamente judicial que permita esa apertura democrática y sobre todo la que la justicia llegue a todos los ciudadanos, que sea una justicia que obviamente sea para todos".  Las conversaciones han sido auspiciadas por Estados Unidos, que jugara un papel de mediador cuando haya algún tema sensible. "Estados Unidos actúa como una especie de árbitro o de tercero moderador que lo que hace es empujar la negociación cuando esta se bloquea, y seguramente va a ser así. Estados Unidos va a hacer declaraciones, va a presionar para que efectivamente se llegue a un acuerdo para que las dos partes obviamente cumplan su rol dentro del plan de Estados Unidos. El plan de Estados Unidos siempre ha sido tener el orden, beneficiarse y lograr la transición. Necesita a la oposición para la transición, pero también a los chavistas para mantener el orden", asegura el profesor de la Universidad Javeriana. La oposición quiere derogar leyes contra el odio o el terrorismo que permitieron encarcelar a numerosos opositores, y lograr así un saneamiento del sistema judicial. "La idea es como quitar los obstáculos, que se dé la democratización, que esa misma democratización no suponga un peligro para los que dejen el poder, que muchas veces esos tribunales cuando se reforman, usualmente sirven para hacer purgas y como has visto las purgas que han existido desde que salió Maduro. Van a colocar seguramente como chivos expiatorios en judiciales muy irrisorias como corrupción o delitos financieros a ciertos cargos del antiguo régimen, es decir, el Gobierno de Maduro como una especie de ofrenda de que efectivamente el Gobierno interino está haciendo sus digamos su tarea". Las negociaciones se producen siete meses después del derrocamiento de Nicolás Maduro, el pasado mes de enero. Las partes aún no han dado fecha para la segunda ronda de conversaciones.

Dinorah Figuera, y no María Corina Machado, liderará la transición venezolana  La pesadilla de ser mujer y periodista en El Salvador  Japón estrena su primera agencia de espionaje desde la Segunda Guerra Mundial Infantino pone en peligro a la FIFA (y al fútbol)

Stephania Taladrid, contributing writer at The New Yorker, offers analysis of all the ways the US, especially Secretary of State Marco Rubio, is involved in running Venezuela as the popular opposition leader María Corina Machado is living in exile, and discusses Rubio's ambitions with regards to Cuba. Photo: U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) walks out of the El Arepzo 2 restaurant on February 28, 2014 in Doral, Florida. Rubio and Florida Governor Rick Scott held a meet and greet with the Venezuelan community to discuss the ongoing crisis in Venezuela. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Siete meses después de los acontecimientos que cambiaron el rumbo de Venezuela, Washington parece decidido a acelerar los tiempos políticos. Una nueva negociación comienza mientras Estados Unidos marca la agenda, establece prioridades y aumenta su influencia sobre un país que todavía espera resultados.En este episodio del Bestiario Político analizamos la naturaleza de ese proceso, el desgaste del gobierno interino, el fortalecimiento de María Corina Machado, las presiones económicas y sociales y las señales que comienzan a dibujar un posible calendario político. ¿Estamos finalmente ante el comienzo de la transición o frente a una negociación cuyos verdaderos objetivos y desenlace todavía desconocemos?Conviértete en un supporter de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bestiario-politico--2866580/support.

Abelardo de la Espriella toma posesión de su cargo como nuevo presidente de Colombia. Vamos a estar pendientes del acto, que se va a celebrar en la ciudad de Cali en lugar de en la capital, Bogotá. Hablaremos de De la Espriella con el exministro colombiano Gabriel Silva.En Venezuela desde ayer, han comenzado contactos entre el chavismo y algunos elementos de la oposición, entre los que no se encuentran María Corina Machado o Edmundo González, con la idea de avanzar en el proceso de transición y bajo el beneplácito de EEUU. Hablaremos de Brasil y del aniversario que se cumple hoy de la ley María da Penha, una de las normas mas trasformadoras en materia de violencia contra las mujeres de América Latina.Estaremos en EEUU para hablar de una multa millonaria impuesta a META y de como el presidente Trump vuelve a la carga con su idea de poner fin a la ley que permite obtener automáticamente la ciudadanía estadounidense si se nace en territorio estadounidense.Sabremos cómo en Israel aumenta el número de menores palestinos detenidos bajo la fórmula "detención administrativa", que permite mantenerlos en prisión, sin cargos ni juicio, por un periodo indefinido.Además, sabremos cómo avanza de forma preocupante el brote de ébola en Congo y, de cara al eclipse total de sol previsto para la semana que viene, hablaremos de la fascinación y el temor incluso que a lo largo de la historia han provocado estos fenómenosEscuchar audio

Humberto Briceño describes Venezuela as a state captured by a transnational alliance of criminal organizations, including colectivos (paramilitaries) and narco-traffickers. He criticizes the decision to leave "gangsters" like Delcy Rodríguez in power while attempting to rebuild democracy. Briceño argues that the judiciary and military must be entirely replaced, as they currently serve only as agents of the regime. Despite $13 billion in recent oil earnings, massive corruption has left the funds unaccounted for. He maintains that free elections, ideally by March 2027, are impossible without first dismantling the criminal infrastructure and placing the military under civil authority. Briceño praises the leadership of María Corina Machado and Edmundo González, noting the Venezuelan people are desperate for transformation after three decades of state-sponsored violence and economic collapse. (7)

SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 8-5-2026.Michael Bernstam discusses how August is historically a "month of curses" for Russia, citing the 1991 coup and the 1914 start of WWI. Currently, Russia is facing a severe fiscal and production crisis driven by Ukrainian drone strikes that have crippled 25% of its oil refining capacity. Additionally, Ukrainian drones recently destroyed a massive Wildberrieswarehouse—Russia's equivalent to Amazon—stripping a million vendors of their livelihoods and stressing the banking sector. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia is in fiscal trouble due to its $1.5 trillion "The Line" project and Houthi attacks on its pipelines. This pressure is leading the Saudis to urge the Trump administration toward concessions with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and stabilize oil flows. Bernstam notes that while the EU has frozen the Russian oil price cap at $44.10, the real impact on Russian revenues will come from any reduction in world oil prices. (1)Bob Zimmerman highlights the rapid evolution of the commercial space industry, comparing it to the early 20th-century auto boom. A major milestone includes SpaceX successfully retrieving a Starship stage from the Indian Ocean to analyze its thermal protection tiles. Zimmerman notes that the FAA is proposing to exempt spaceports from 13 environmental laws to curb "mission creep" and "lawfare." In the satellite market, Starlink's dominance has forced competitors like Hughes into bankruptcy. Internationally, Zimmerman criticizes the European Union Space Act as a regulatory disaster that could drive U.S. and Chinese businesses away from the EU market. Other notable developments include Spain's $1 billion offer to move the Thirty Meter Telescope to the Canary Islands and new evidence that near-surface ice is ubiquitous on Mars, simplifying future colonization. He also mentions the mapping of 200,000 supermassive black holes. (2)James Holmes and Gordon Chang address the critical lack of frigates in the U.S. Navy, which Holmes describes as essential low-cost platforms for monitoring adversaries. The current fleet is "top-heavy," relying on Arleigh Burke-class destroyers that are overworked. Holmes explains that the new Constellation-class frigate program has been delayed because the Navy continues to "monkey with the designs," resulting in vessels that are destroyer-sized but under-armed. Meanwhile, China and Russia have conducted joint naval exercises since 2005 to improve interoperability and provide military options in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait. Holmes suggests the U.S. should consider leveraging the superior shipbuilding capacity of allies like South Korea, which claims it could produce five Arleigh Burkes annually, whereas the U.S. struggles to build two. The focus remains on regaining the ability to build plentiful, cost-effective combatants. (3)Piero Tozzi and Gordon Chang explore the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) "long arm" influence in the U.S., specifically regarding a Purdue University professor pressured to cancel a speech at a Catholic conference. Tozzi explains that the CCP uses "patriotic churches" to "sinicize" Catholicism, which involves forcing the religion to conform to Party dictates. Tozzi criticizes the Vatican's "accommodationist approach" under the 2018 Sino-Vatican Accord, noting it neglects the persecuted "underground" church. He highlights that figures like Cardinal Zen and Archbishop Cordileone have been vocal defenders of figures like Jimmy Lai. Tozzi argues that the Catholic hierarchy must understand the totalitarian nature of the CCP, which seeks absolute control over all institutions. The discussion emphasizes that Chinese officials use intimidation to project dominance even within American universities and religious organizations. (4)Steve Yates and Gordon Chang discuss the proposed ban on Chinese components in U.S. data centers, warning that these devices allow for foreign sabotage of critical infrastructure. Yates notes that the CCP often fuels "astroturf" protests in rural America to block data center construction and slow U.S. AI development. Regarding Taiwan, Yates reports that security cooperation is becoming more transparent, moving away from "strategic ambiguity" to reassure allies and deter China. However, he notes a delay in a $14 billion arms package for Taiwan, suggesting that some in Washington still prioritize "walking on eggshells" to preserve the relationship with Xi Jinping. Yates argues for a shift toward helping partners buy and use their own deterrent capabilities. He concludes that U.S. leadership in compute power is a vital strategic advantage that China is actively trying to undermine through influence operations. (5)Peter Huessy provides a historical overview of nuclear arms control, starting with the 1972 SALT I agreement, which actually codified a buildup of weapons while banning missile defenses. He describes the "window of vulnerability" in the 1980s when Soviet SS-18 missiles threatened a first strike. The START I and START II treaties in the 1990s achieved the first real reductions, with START II aiming to ban destabilizing multiple-warhead (MIRV) land-based missiles. However, START II unraveled when Russia demanded limits on U.S. missile defenses. Following the Moscow Treatyand the 2010 New START, the arms control regime has effectively collapsed. Huessy emphasizes that today, there is no active treaty governing nuclear weapons between the U.S. and Russia. He underscores the importance of past verification measures, like "portal monitoring" in missile factories, which are no longer in place. (6)Humberto Briceño describes Venezuela as a state captured by a transnational alliance of criminal organizations, including colectivos (paramilitaries) and narco-traffickers. He criticizes the decision to leave "gangsters" like Delcy Rodríguez in power while attempting to rebuild democracy. Briceño argues that the judiciary and military must be entirely replaced, as they currently serve only as agents of the regime. Despite $13 billion in recent oil earnings, massive corruption has left the funds unaccounted for. He maintains that free elections, ideally by March 2027, are impossible without first dismantling the criminal infrastructure and placing the military under civil authority. Briceño praises the leadership of María Corina Machado and Edmundo González, noting the Venezuelan people are desperate for transformation after three decades of state-sponsored violence and economic collapse. (7)Simon Constable reports on the extreme weather and energy pressures facing Europe, with Brent crude prices up 12% and natural gas up 22% in a single month. He details a "semi-invasion" of Spain, where 60,000 migrants recently attempted to cross from Morocco, and the controversy in the UK over using the Royal Navy to return migrant boats to France. Constable describes the lack of logic in French police allowing these dangerous rubber rafts to depart. Switching to his "data center quiz," he reveals that 67% of new data centers are planned for rural areas, which often brings both high local resistance and significant tax revenue. He identifies labor shortages—particularly for electricians—and tariff uncertainties as the primary barriers to U.S. data center construction. Constable notes that within five miles of an operational data center, a significant portion of the U.S. population now resides. (8)Mary Kissel analyzes the "stuck" state of global diplomacy, arguing that China and Russia are actively judging the strength of U.S. deterrence in the Strait of Hormuz and Ukraine. She disputes the idea that China is a neutral bystander, noting that Beijing benefits from Russian energy, Iranian markets, and the depletion of U.S. military assets like Patriotmissiles. Kissel asserts that the "merging" of the wars in Ukraine and Iran actually happened years ago through long-standing regime cooperation. She warns that a "halfway house" deal with Iran would only grant the regime more leverage and threaten European population centers with ballistic missiles. NATO must recognize a "condominium of countries"—China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea—that are aligning against Western security. Kissel emphasizes that these regimes' interference in U.S. domestic politics is a strategic tool used to promote their own ends. (9)Colonel Grant Newsham challenges the assumption of inevitable Chinese dominance, labeling it a "fake it till you make it" strategy intended to intimidate foreigners. He points out that China's property market is a "crater" and its currency is not freely convertible, forcing the CCP to aggressively export overcapacity to earn the dollars needed for raw materials. Newsham highlights that over 600 million Chinese citizens live on less than $5 a day, and even the CCP elite, including Xi Jinping, keep wealth overseas as a hedge against the system's future. He argues that China's high-tech focus on AI and robotics does not solve its massive youth unemployment. Newsham concludes that China is a "big power but not a great one," functioning as a "rigged casino" without property rights or the rule of law, which is increasingly deterring foreign direct investment. (10)

The 2026 Nobel peace prize winner María Corina Machado joins me to discuss how Trump and the US can have a huge foreign policy success in Venezuela.Also: Socialism has proven to be a disaster every place it’s been tried. Yet somehow it’s making a comeback in America. Here’s why.01:34 – Socialism's Discredited History05:50 – Why Orwell Missed Economics07:15 – Korea And Germany Compared09:25 – Growing Up Under Indian Socialism11:27 – Socialists Vs Entrepreneurs17:12 – Guest Intro: Maria Corina Machado 19:24 – Contrasting Machado And Rodriguez21:30 – Socialism Behind Venezuela's Collapse24:31 – Earthquake Exposes Regime Failure28:12 – Election Integrity Concerns32:22 – Machado's Nobel Peace Prize35:23 – Plan To Rebuild Venezuela38:40 – A Free Western Hemisphere46:07 – Biblical Archeology's Evidence If you’re tired of broken healthcare you need to choose the right pharmacy. Check them out at allfamilypharmacy.com/dinesh and use code DINESH10 to save 10% off your next order. Leave the old “buy and hold” crypto strategy behind at https://DineshCrypto.com ! Purchase crypto with military grade encryption and American customer service. Hundreds of crypto holders have saved MILLIONS thanks to BlockTrustIRA’s Animus AI. Visit https://DineshCrypto.com and receive up to $2,500 in FREE bonus crypto! America has nearly 39 trillion dollars in debt! Are you protected from this pending disaster? Go to http://DineshGold.com and get up to 10% in bonus gold or silver. I’m on substack! Check out what I have to say here: https://dineshdsouza.substack.com/ For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (706) 262-4774 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/dinesh Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Dinesh D'Souza is an author and filmmaker. A graduate of Dartmouth College, he was a senior domestic policy analyst in the Reagan administration. He also served as a research fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. He is the author of many bestselling books, including "Illiberal Education," "What's So Great About Christianity," "America: Imagine a World Without Her," "The Roots of Obama's Rage," "Death of a Nation," and "United States of Socialism." His documentary films "2016: Obama's America," "America," "Hillary's America," "Death of a Nation," and "Trump Card" are among the highest-grossing political documentaries of all time. He and his wife Debbie are also executive producers of the acclaimed feature film "Infidel." — Want to connect with Dinesh D'Souza online for more hard-hitting analysis of current events in America? Here’s how: Get Dinesh unfiltered, uncensored and unchained on Locals: https://dinesh.locals.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dsouzadinesh Twitter: https://twitter.com/dineshdsouza Rumble: https://rumble.com/dineshdsouza Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dineshjdsouzaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

El 1 de agosto era la fecha marcada para el inicio de las negociaciones entre el Gobierno venezolano y la oposición, pero el presidente de la Asamblea Nacional, Jorge Rodríguez, y la negociadora designada por Estados Unidos, Dinorah Figuera, han solventado el primer contacto oficial con una llamada, entre el escepticismo de algunas figuras de la oposición y la incógnita sobre el papel que jugará en este nuevo escenario María Corina Machado. Analizamos este escenario con nuestra colaboradora externa Carolina Alcalde, desde Caracas. También analizamos el mayor mapa genético de los pueblos indígenas de Latinoamérica con Marcos Araújo, investigador del Instituto de Biología Evolutiva de Catalunya y la Universidad de São Paulo, uno de los científicos que ha pilotado este estudio. Y cerramos con el paso de Rosalía por Buenos Aires, con unos conciertos en los que ha intentado cerrar la polémica con sus seguidores argentinos. Escuchar audio

'El Mundo al día' está de vacaciones, pero te recomendamos algunos de los mejores episodios de la temporada. Maduro ya es historia, pero la gran incógnita es ¿y ahora qué? Si la democracia está más cerca o si el chavismo va a aguantar y quién manda realmente. Una transición pilotada por Estados Unidos, pero una transición hacia dónde... Delcy Rodríguez es una presidenta tan ilegítima cómo Maduro. ¿Qué pasa con la oposición? ¿Qué papel va a jugar María Corina Machado finalmente? ¿Qué pasa con los presos políticos? Y el petróleo, ¿por qué es tan importante? Lo analizamos con Daniel Lozano, corresponsal de EL MUNDO en las Américas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the show, Fareed speaks with Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, about some of the dangers posed to humans and companies by artificial intelligence, as well as some of its profound benefits, in an exclusive interview. Then, After US forces captured Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro earlier this year, many expected President Donald Trump to install Maduro's main political opponent—María Corina Machado—as the country's new leader. That has not happened, however, and she remains in exile. Fareed speaks with Machado about when she expects to go back to her country and what the future might hold for Venezuela. GUESTS: Satya Nadella (@satyanadella); Marina Corina Machado (@MariaCorinaYA) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(00:00:00) Bestiario Político 80. Venezuela: Colapso, Tragedia y Poder (00:00:05) Bienvenidos al Bestiario Político (00:00:50) El Terremoto que Interumpió la Grabación (00:04:11) La Nueva Estrategia de Washington (00:04:47) El Regreso de María Corina Machado (00:06:34) Reflexiones sobre el Terremoto (00:10:29) El Estado Colapsado y la Solidaridad (00:27:58) La Negociación Política Inminente (00:38:59) La incertidumbre de la negociación (00:43:51) Seguimiento a las fuentes clave Hace apenas un mes, Venezuela sufrió dos terremotos que dejaron miles de víctimas, una devastación sin precedentes y una ciudadanía que respondió con una extraordinaria ola de solidaridad frente al colapso del Estado. Mientras el país intenta reponerse, el tablero político también comenzó a moverse. En este episodio analizamos cómo la tragedia reconfiguró la dinámica del poder, el papel de Washington en la transición, una nueva negociación  y las preguntas que marcarán el futuro de Venezuela. ¿Estamos frente al inicio de una transición democrática o apenas ante un nuevo capítulo de incertidumbre?Conviértete en un supporter de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bestiario-politico--2866580/support.

The New Yorker staff writer David D. Kirkpatrick joins Tyler Foggatt to discuss the Biden Administration's failure to restrain Israel during its military campaign in Gaza. They talk about what Kirkpatrick has learned from former senior members of Biden's national-security team—some of whom spoke on the record about key decisions during the conflict for the first time—and how previously undisclosed documents and revelations point to the Administration's failure to rein in the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and to reduce Palestinian civilian casualties. They also explore why the former officials are now speaking candidly about their missteps, and whether the Administration's approach to Israel helped shape the conditions that led to the current war with Iran. This week's reading: “How Biden Enabled Israel's Aggression Toward Gaza—and Iran,” by David D. Kirkpatrick “María Corina Machado's Opposition in Exile,” by Stephania Taladrid “Donald Trump's Election-Fraud Bait and Switch,” by Ruth Marcus “Can Andy Burnham's Manchesterism Save the U.K.'s Center Left?,” by John Cassidy “Donald Trump's Ad-Lib Strategy on Iran,” by Robin Wright  The Political Scene draws on the reporting and analysis found in The New Yorker for lively conversations about the big questions in American politics. Join the magazine's writers and editors as they put into context the latest news—about elections, the economy, the White House, the Supreme Court, and much more. New episodes are available three times a week.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Les premières consultations en vue d'une transition démocratique au Venezuela doivent débuter au mois d'août à Caracas. Elles réuniront des représentants du gouvernement de la présidente par intérim Delcy Rodríguez et une partie de l'opposition, sous l'impulsion de Washington. Le secrétaire d'État américain Marco Rubio a confirmé que les États-Unis entendaient s'impliquer activement dans ce processus, piloté côté opposition par Dinorah Figuera, présidente de l'Assemblée nationale élue en 2015. Ces discussions suscitent toutefois la controverse, car elles excluent María Corina Machado – figure la plus populaire de l'opposition selon les sondages –, une décision qui risque d'accentuer les divisions au sein du camp anti-chaviste. À lire aussiVenezuela: un dialogue inédit entre le chavisme et une partie de l'opposition doit s'ouvrir début août La fin du TPS pour les Haïtiens Avec Gotson Pierre, directeur de l'agence de presse AlterPresse, nous avons abordé les conséquences de la fin du Temporary Protected Status (TPS) pour les Haïtiens vivant aux États-Unis. Alors que l'échéance approche, les expulsions annoncées pourraient avoir de lourdes répercussions, non seulement pour les familles concernées, mais aussi pour l'économie américaine. Nous sommes également revenus sur l'appel lancé par les responsables de la Force de répression de gangs (FRG) qui réclament davantage de moyens pour poursuivre leur lutte contre les gangs armés en Haïti. Enfin, nous avons évoqué l'audition organisée ce mardi à la Chambre des représentants, à Washington, consacrée à la stratégie américaine de lutte contre les gangs armés en Haïti. À lire aussiFin du TPS : forte inquiétude pour les Haïtiens installés aux États-Unis Honduras : une loi foncière qui fait polémique Au début du mois, dans le nord du Honduras, la police a expulsé des dizaines d'habitants d'une communauté indigène. Ces familles garifunas vivaient sur des terres que l'État considère comme occupées illégalement. Une expulsion rendue possible par une loi adoptée par le Parlement il y a trois semaines. Officiellement, ce texte vise à protéger les terres agricoles et les zones destinées au développement touristique. Mais cette loi est très controversée. Les organisations de défense des droits humains la dénoncent et estiment qu'elle remet en lumière les graves conflits fonciers qui secouent le Honduras. Un reportage de notre correspondante Marie Griffon. Journal de la 1ère En Martique, un homme a perdu la vie hier dans une fusillade.

La Ventana PR — Episodio 59 Venezuela bajo tutela: terremotos, transición y el nuevo orden en el Caribe Invitado: Ronal Rodríguez, Observatorio de Venezuela (Universidad del Rosario) Publicación: 17 de julio de 2026 --- En este episodio conversamos con Ronal Rodríguez, vocero e investigador del Observatorio de Venezuela de la Facultad de Estudios Internacionales, Políticos y Urbanos de la Universidad del Rosario (Colombia), sobre el momento más convulso de la historia reciente venezolana: los terremotos del 24 de junio, la extracción de Nicolás Maduro por Estados Unidos el 3 de enero y el proceso político que se maneja, cada vez con menos disimulo, desde Washington. Lo que discutimos - La emergencia humanitaria tras el doble terremoto del 24 de junio: más de 4,700 fallecidos (cifra que podría duplicarse), el cierre de la fase de búsqueda y rescate, y la crisis de salud pública en La Guaira. - El aeropuerto Simón Bolívar bajo administración militar estadounidense: solo opera la pista presidencial, y el impacto económico supera al del colapso del viaducto Caracas–La Guaira en 2007 (que costó 3% del PIB). - La respuesta de Washington: comparaciones con Haití 2010, el rol de Marco Rubio como tutor de facto del gobierno de Delcy Rodríguez, y los desafortunados comentarios de Trump — un paralelo incómodo con su manejo del huracán María en Puerto Rico. - Los tres objetivos de EE.UU. en Venezuela: control geopolítico de la cuenca del Caribe, acceso a la riqueza petrolera y minera, y un gobierno cooperativo — que no necesariamente significa una democracia. - Las purgas dentro del chavismo: Padrino López, Tareck El Aissami y el caso clave de Alex Saab, la llave del sistema financiero oculto que conecta a Venezuela con Irán, Rusia y China. - Dos mujeres frente a frente: Delcy Rodríguez como presidenta encargada y María Corina Machado como líder indiscutible de la oposición. - ¿Hay transición?: elecciones sin fecha ni reglas, el reto de 8 millones de venezolanos en el exterior, el Manifiesto de Panamá y su eco histórico en el Plan de Barranquilla de 1931. - El petróleo: de 3.6 millones de barriles diarios antes de la revolución bolivariana a cerca de 1.2 millones hoy; una recuperación que requeriría más de $200,000 millones y hasta 40–50 años. - La dimensión colombiana: 2.84 millones de venezolanos en Colombia, el comercio bilateral que creció 182%, y lo que significa la elección de Abelardo de la Espriella para la relación con Caracas y Washington. En la introducción - El tutelaje de Washington confirmado: la nota del New York Times sobre la relación entre Marco Rubio y Delcy Rodríguez. - La Asamblea Nacional del 2015 y el parlamento chavista anuncian una agenda de trabajo conjunta a partir del 1 de agosto — posible inicio de la transición política. - Cómo apoyar a Venezuela: canales institucionales Cáritas (Iglesia Católica), Cruz Roja Venezolana. Recursos mencionados - Observatorio de Venezuela, Universidad del Rosario — investigaciones, libros y monitoreo de la relación colombo-venezolana. - Libro sobre los 10 años de la respuesta colombiana a la migración venezolana. - Episodio 57 de La Ventana PR: las elecciones en Colombia, con Andrés Agudelo. --- Suscríbete a nuestra lista de correos en laventanapr.substack.com  

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SCHEDULE FOR THE JBS, 7-9-2026.1930  BRAZIL ARGENTINA WORLD CUP.Anatol Lieven discusses the impact of the Ukraine war on Russian consumers and potential peace terms. He suggests Russia might settle if it abandons Donbass demands, provided the West bars Ukrainian NATOmembership. Currently, the Russian military is advancing slowly while enduring huge casualties and economic suffering. (1)ZAnatol Lieven explores a potential peace compromise and the risks of escalation. He notes that while Ukraine can make Russia suffer via drone strikes on energy infrastructure, aerial bombardment alone will not force a surrender. A single miscalculation could lead to a direct clash between Russia and NATO. (2) Mary Anastasia O'Grady reports on the earthquake tragedy in Venezuela and the incompetence of the Rodriguezregime. She details how officials like Diosdado Cabello hinder rescue efforts to hide illicit activities. Meanwhile, the opposition leader María Corina Machado is being blocked from returning to the country. (3) Mariam Wahba reports on the brutal persecution of Christians under the Chinese Communist Party's"sinicization" policy. This effort involves rewriting the Bible and mandating state-sanctioned clergy to ensure religion serves the state. Despite this, the underground church continues to grow, posing a challenge to CCPauthority. (4) Josh Dean introduces Kelly Johnson, the brilliant engineer behind the P-38 fighter. Born to hardworking Swedishparents, Johnson overcame poverty to become a legend in aviation. His industrious nature and early mastery of aeronautics led him to Lockheed, where he would transform the industry during WWII. (5) Josh Dean describes the early days of the Lockheed Corporation and the birth of Skunk Works. After saving the company by fixing the Electra, Kelly Johnson promised a jet fighter in just six months. Operating out of a circus tent, his team produced the P-80 in 143 days. (6) Josh Dean explains the Skunk Works method through the development of the F-104 Starfighter. Johnsondemanded total control and minimal oversight from the Air Force, focusing on speed and climb. His test pilots, including Tony LeVier, formed an intimate, trusted team that operated like "cowboys". (7) Josh Dean details the CIA-led U-2 program, designed for high-altitude reconnaissance over the Soviet Union. To achieve 70,000 feet, Johnson created a lightweight glider-like plane. This required the invention of specialized pressure suits for pilots, providing nearly 75% of intelligence gathered during the Cold War. (8) Josh Dean explores the Area 51 mysteries and the Gary Powers incident. Many UFO sightings were actually spy planes like the U-2, tested in secret. Despite the shootdown of Powers in 1960, Johnson had already begun developing the Mach 3.2 Blackbird to maintain an intelligence advantage. (9) Josh Dean recounts Kelly Johnson's creation of the world's first drone for reconnaissance and his failed pitch for an A-12 bomber. He clashed with Defense Secretary Robert McNamara, who ordered the destruction of A-12tools. The segment also highlights Johnson's personal life on his California ranch. (10) Josh Dean highlights Kelly Johnson's struggle with anxiety and health, alongside the emergence of stealth technology. Under his successor Ben Rich, Skunk Works developed the F-117 Nighthawk. Utilizing facets to scatter radar, this "hopeless diamond" proved that an invisible plane was mathematically possible. (11) Josh Dean summarizes Kelly Johnson's 14 rules, emphasizing simplicity and speed. These principles required small teams and minimal paperwork to innovate effectively. Before passing away in 1990, Johnson witnessed a final emotional flyover of his iconic Blackbird, marking the end of a legendary aviation era. (12) Thomas Savage warns that the US national debt is reaching dangerous levels relative to GDP. He explains that rising interest costs are now exceeding national defense spending, which threatens to stifle the productive economy and lead to a decreased standard of living for the average American taxpayer. (13) Thomas Savage argues for stringent budget reforms and spending cuts to address the fiscal crisis. He notes that while many elected officials recognize the problem, the priority of political reelection prevents them from making unpopular decisions, leaving the country in a cycle of unsustainable federal spending. (14) Cliff May explores the historical link between socialism and Islamism, tracing partnerships from early Bolsheviksto the Iranian Revolution. These alliances often end in violence and purges of leftists, as seen when Ayatollah Khomeini executed communist leaders. He warns that these ideologies generally favor oppressive one-party states. (15) Veronique de Rugy uses a 700-year-old Siena fresco to discuss the virtues of good governance. The artwork illustrates that a flourishing society requires the rule of law and justice. She cautions that modern industrial policies and government cronyism represent the same arbitrary governance the fresco warns against. (16) Note: the source had mid-sentence phrases bolded; I've stripped those and kept bolding to proper nouns per house style. Also corrected Tony LeVier (capital V).

Mary Anastasia O'Grady reports on the earthquake tragedy in Venezuela and the incompetence of the Rodriguezregime. She details how officials like Diosdado Cabello hinder rescue efforts to hide illicit activities. Meanwhile, the opposition leader María Corina Machado is being blocked from returning to the country. (3)1948

Venezuela's Humanitarian Crisis and US Diplomatic Pragmatism. Evan Ellis. Twin earthquakes in Venezuela have left thousands dead and missing, with the Maduro regime's response marked by corruption and inefficiency. The U.S.continues to work with regime "thugs" for stability and oil access while preventing the democratically elected leader, María Corina Machado, from returning to aid her country. (5)1904

SCHEDULE THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 7-8-20261966 SWEDEN Chaos in the Strait of Hormuz and Global Alignments. Gordon Chang and Kamran Bokhari. The Strait of Hormuz memorandum of understanding has collapsed, leading the U.S. to end the ceasefire with Iran. Iran is attempting to divide international allies by courting India and Pakistan. Pakistan balances a mediating role against domestic economic instability, while India shifts toward a burden-sharing role in the Indo-Pacific. (1) Chinese Missile Provocations and the Undersea Power Struggle. Gordon Chang and Rebecca Grant. Chinalaunched a long-range missile over sovereign territories toward Fiji, an aggressive move coinciding with major NATO and RIMPAC events. The test signals China's intent to expand its nuclear triad despite its currently "noisy" submarine technology. The U.S. maintains its undersea dominance through advanced programs like the Columbia-class boomer and unmanned Orca systems. (2) Religious Persecution and the Rise of Underground Christianity in China. Gordon Chang and Piero Tozzi. Pastor Ezra Jin's release highlights the CCP's continued persecution of underground churches that refuse to answer to the state. Despite intense Sinicization and arrests of figures like Jimmy Lai, Christianity is flourishing in China as a witness for human dignity. Totalitarian control efforts have created an enemy in an underground congregation potentially numbering over 100 million. (3) PLA Purges and Xi Jinping's Power Consolidation. Gordon Chang and Piero Tozzi. Xi Jinping's provocative missile launches are linked to internal instability and purges within the Central Military Commission. By creating international tension, Xi forces competing party factions to rally behind his leadership. While he controls the propaganda and state security apparatus, his control over the People's Liberation Army remains incomplete. (4) Venezuela's Humanitarian Crisis and US Diplomatic Pragmatism. Evan Ellis. Twin earthquakes in Venezuelahave left thousands dead and missing, with the Maduro regime's response marked by corruption and inefficiency. The U.S. continues to work with regime "thugs" for stability and oil access while preventing the democratically elected leader, María Corina Machado, from returning to aid her country. (5) Electoral Shifts Toward U.S. Cooperation in Peru and Colombia. Evan Ellis. Keiko Fujimori in Peru and Abelardo de la Espriella in Colombia have secured victories, pledging to join U.S.-led regional security coalitions. Both leaders inherit nations plagued by record-high coca production and expanded criminal groups. Their success is viewed as critical for regional stability and counter-cartel efforts in the Americas. (6) Bolivia's Instability and US-Mexico Trade Leverage. Evan Ellis. Bolivia remains on "borrowed time" as Evo Morales leads blockades from his coca-growing stronghold. Simultaneously, the U.S. uses the USMCA's renewal uncertainty as leverage to ensure Mexico's cooperation on migration and drugs. This strategy risks long-term investment but forces immediate strategic compliance from the Mexican administration. (7) Cuba's Grid Collapse and Caribbean Regional Integration. Evan Ellis. Cuba's recurring blackouts highlight a crumbling infrastructure and the failure of economic reforms to appease U.S. sanctions. While the U.S. applies individual sanctions on leaders, CARICOM is expanding its regional influence, recently bringing Martinique in as an associate member to bolster Caribbean governance and maritime security. (8) Russia's Energy Chokepoint and the Shifting Global Oil Map. Michael Bernstam. Ukrainian drone strikes on major Russian refineries have triggered a severe fuel crisis, forcing export bans on diesel and gasoline. Meanwhile, Gulf states are building massive pipelines to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. These developments are neutralizing Iran's "golden weapon" and shifting global oil transit maps away from traditional naval chokepoints. (9) The Strategic Impact of the Drone War on Russia. Michael Bernstam. Ukrainian drones have achieved what sanctions could not, choking Russia's fuel supply and forcing it to sell oil at massive discounts to China and India. This new form of decentralized drone warfare has made fuel supplies the primary vulnerability of the Russianeconomy. Modern nations, including Taiwan, are now observing these lessons in resource warfare. (10) The Capitalism Model and Monetization of the Space Sector. Bob Zimmerman. Wall Street has embraced commercial space, with private companies like Catalyst performing satellite servicing missions once reserved for government agencies. The U.S. Space Force now buys rapid-launch capabilities from the private sector for orbital reconnaissance. India is also transitioning its space program toward this capitalist model to increase efficiency. (11) Asteroid Probes and Scientific Cosmological Anomalies. Bob Zimmerman. Missions are targeting asteroids like the potentially dangerous Apophis, with a fleet of probes planning a 2029 flyby. Meanwhile, the Euclid telescope has detected ancient quasars that challenge Big Bang timelines. Additional anomalies in Galaxy Centaurus A and unpredictable sunspot activity suggest current cosmological models remain incomplete. (12) European Heat Waves and Shifting Commodity Markets. Simon Constable. Extreme heat is becoming the norm in Europe, driving demand for air conditioning and pressuring electrical infrastructure. Commodity prices show mixed signals; oil and gas have risen due to Middle East tensions, while industrial metals like copper decline. In Britain, Andy Burnham is positioned as a likely future prime leader. (13) The Invisible Power of Global Data Centers. Simon Constable. Data centers represent the digital future, with Virginia housing the world's highest concentration for the federal government. Despite accounting for over 4% of U.S. electricity usage, a quiz reveals that a quarter of Americans know nothing about these facilities. The U.K.holds the second-highest number of data centers globally. (14) The Sino-American Lunar Race for Permanent Presence. Rick Fisher and Doug Messier. China aims for a permanent lunar presence at the South Pole to potentially deny access to other powers. NASA is countering with a civilian coalition of private partners like SpaceX to develop sustainable infrastructure for future Mars missions. China's architecture mimics Soviet systems, while NASA's Starship requires complex orbital refueling to reach the moon. (15) Risk Aversion and Logistical Timelines for Moon Landings. Rick Fisher and Doug Messier. The Chinesespace program is highly risk-averse to protect the Communist Party's legitimacy. While NASA is "game on," it faces challenges with the Starship lander, which reportedly requires at least 15 refueling launches per mission. China hopes for a manned landing by 2030, while NASA's 2028 timeline remains subject to potential delays. (16)

Preview for Later Today: Evan Ellis critiques the U.S. State Department's focus on Venezuelan oil and stability over democratic restoration. Sidelining elected leader María Corina Machado creates an awkward and uncomfortable diplomatic position for the administration. (3)1930

La cumbre de la OTAN en Ankara centra el debate sobre el peso de España en el nuevo orden mundial, cuestionando la confianza en el gobierno español, a pesar de la fiabilidad de sus fuerzas armadas, y señala a Pedro Sánchez como el problema. Donald Trump reabre la polémica sobre Groenlandia, afectando su relación con la OTAN. En el ámbito nacional, la defensa de José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero solicita suspender su inspección tributaria, un guardia civil ratifica que Leire Diez pidió información comprometedora sobre la UCO, y se debate la irrelevancia de Begoña Gómez en la cumbre. El gobierno aprueba la senda de déficit sin apoyos parlamentarios. A nivel internacional, Nigel Farage dimite en Reino Unido y Marine Le Pen confirma su candidatura en Francia, pese a una condena judicial. Colombia suspende la transición con Petro, y María Corina Machado reitera su regreso a Venezuela. España sufre una ola de calor con "noches tropicales" que dificultan el sueño, y un especialista ofrece ...

La situación en Venezuela es crítica tras el doble terremoto, con miles de fallecidos y heridos, y el país se describe como un estado fallido por la corrupción y la falta de recursos, mientras la población espera acciones de Estados Unidos y el liderazgo de María Corina Machado. La política española se centra en la imputación de 126 personas cercanas a Sánchez, la controversia sobre el viaje de Begoña Gómez a la cumbre de la OTAN, y la formación del gobierno andaluz de Juanma Moreno con VOX. Feijóo propone asegurar el voto exterior y una ley nacional para el concebido no nacido. España sufre una intensa ola de calor con riesgo extremo de incendios forestales en varias regiones, mientras Francia también combate fuegos masivos que afectan al Tour de Francia. Alemania, sin infraestructuras preparadas para el calor, afronta una crisis energética e industrial tras el cierre de sus centrales nucleares. En el ámbito deportivo, la selección española de fútbol juega contra Portugal en los ...

SCHEDULE OF JBS 7-3-2026. 1913 WILSON OPENIG DAYColonel Jeff McCausland discusses John Buford's arrival at Gettysburg, identifying key terrain like Cemetery Hill. Buford sent urgent messages to John Reynolds, urging him to bring infantry forward quickly. Reynolds trusted Buford's assessment, leading Union forces to occupy positions just as the Confederate attack began. (1)Colonel Jeff McCausland recounts how General Reynolds was killed by a Confederate marksman while leading his men forward into the woods. Later that day, Robert E. Lee issued a famous discretionary order to Richard Ewell to take Cemetery Hill "if practicable." Ewell, newly promoted and lacking initiative, hesitated and ultimately declined to attack. (2)Colonel Jeff McCausland explains how rifled muskets increased accuracy while tactics remained outdated, causing high casualties. On the second day, Strong Vincent took the initiative to occupy Little Round Top without orders. 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She praises the Trump administration's support for Ukraine, particularly in surveillance and military assistance, which enabled deep strikes into Russian territory. She urges the White House to champion the moral high ground. (6)Anatol Lieven discusses Vladimir Putin's public admission that Ukrainian drone strikes are causing significant difficulties and a loss of refining capacity. While Putin remains in charge, he faces pressure from hawks and doves regarding escalation. Despite successful drone campaigns, the battlefield in the Donbass remains stagnant. (7)Lance Gatling reports that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi unveiled a $2.3 trillion investment roadmap focused on 17 key technologies, including AI and chip manufacturing. The plan aims for economic independence and supply line diversity. Takaichi enjoys high public support, particularly from conservatives and young people tired of Chineseintimidation. (8)Michael Vorenberg challenges the idea that the Civil War ended at Appomattox Courthouse on April 9, 1865. While Lee's surrender was a crucial step involving the stacking of arms, Lincoln did not publicly declare the war over. Lincolnremained focused on the ongoing process of reconstruction. (9)Michael Vorenberg recounts how, following Lincoln's assassination, William T. Sherman met Joseph Johnston at Bennett Place to negotiate a surrender. Sherman offered terms more generous than Grant's, including allowing Southerners to keep weapons in armories to prevent guerrilla warfare. However, the Washington cabinet rejected these terms as too lenient. (10)Michael Vorenberg explains that after official surrenders, Confederate General Edmund Kirby Smith fled to Mexicorather than surrender his Trans-Mississippi forces. Small skirmishes continued at Palmetto Ranch, which is often cited as the last battle of the war. Meanwhile, Grant sent Sheridan to the Rio Grande to deter French intervention. (11)Michael Vorenberg discusses how the government used military tribunals to try Lincoln's conspirators and Andersonville commandant Henry Wirz, arguing a state of war still existed. Secretary of War Stanton hoped to implicate Jefferson Davis in these crimes to justify execution, but Wirz refused to provide such testimony before hanging. (12)Michael Vorenberg examines Richard Henry Dana's "grasp of war" philosophy, arguing the Union should hold the Confederacy until civil rights were secured. This contrasted with Lincoln's "let 'em up easy" approach. Congress used these war powers to extend the Freedman's Bureau and pass reconstruction legislation. (13)Michael Vorenberg traces how Andrew Johnson, initially seen as a radical ally, shifted toward a policy of white supremacy and hasty peace. He vetoed the Civil Rights Act of 1866, leading moderate Republicans to unite with radicals. This intense conflict centered on whether the war had legally ended. (14)Michael Vorenberg explains that on August 20, 1866, Johnson proclaimed the insurrection over to strip Congress of its war powers. Despite ongoing massacres in Memphis and New Orleans, Johnson tried to suppress reports of violence to maintain a "peace" narrative. The Supreme Court later affirmed this technical end date. (15)Michael Vorenberg describes how Ulysses S. Grant found himself caught between the warring factions of the Johnsonadministration. After witnessing Johnson's disastrous "swing around the circle" tour, Grant realized the President was unfit for loyalty. Grant eventually sided with Secretary of War Stanton, facilitating his 1868 presidential run. (16)All 16 folded into single paragraphs, John. One correction for the log: segment 5 had "Maria Karina Machado" — fixed to María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader. Flag anything else.

Mary Kissel discusses a catastrophic earthquake in Venezuela, highlighting the human tragedy exacerbated by corrupt building practices. While US first responders are assisting, Kissel critiques the State Department for preventing opposition leader María Corina Machado from returning. She argues diplomacy should promote strategic interests and free societies. (5)1920 TOKYO

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The rare doublet earthquake in Venezuela was one of the most powerful tectonic events to strike the country in the past century, and the death toll was virtually certain to rise as rescuers began to reach hard-hit areas and remote hillside towns. Carlos Prieto, a producer on “The Daily,” speaks to Venezuelans about how they've united after the disaster. Then, Anatoly Kurmanaev, a New York Times correspondent in Venezuela, discusses how the aftermath of the tragedy has forced the Trump administration to shift its plans. Guest:  Carlos Prieto, an audio producer for “The Daily.” Anatoly Kurmanaev, a reporter for The New York Times, currently covering Venezuela. Background reading:  People are praying for rescues as hope fades after Venezuela's double quake. The United States undercut María Corina Machado, an exiled opposition leader, as she tried to return to Venezuela. Photo: Adriana Loureiro Fernandez for The New York Times For more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

En este episodio en vivo hablamos sobre cómo retomar la rutina sin dejar de estar pendientes de la crisis provocada por el terremoto y de la culpa que muchas personas sienten por seguir con su vida en momentos como este. Además, conversamos sobre el posible regreso de María Corina Machado a Venezuela y nos ponemos al día con ustedes.Si quieres ver más contenido de Escuela de Nada, suscríbete a Patreon donde por $6 al mes tendrás acceso a un episodio exclusivo cada viernes. También podrás elegir el tópico principal de un episodio al mes en nuestro Tema de Oro y además tendrás acceso a los primeros 200 episodios del podcast. https://www.patreon.com/escueladenadaSíguenos en nuestras redes sociales:ESCUELA DE NADAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/escueladenada/Twitter: https://twitter.com/escueladenadaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@escueladenadaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/escueladenada0:00 Intro3:28 Seguimos pendientes de Venezuela6:13 La camiseta vinotinto de México7:05 El apoyo a Venezuela en el México - Ecuador9:13 ¿Por qué no hemos ido al Mundial?10:29 En época de crisis es muy fácil sentirte culpable por estar bien17:10 La celebración de México después de ganarle a Ecuador22:21 ¿Está mal subir stories de algo que no sea el terremoto?23:24 El piloto que ignoró al gobierno y aterrizó en Maiquetía24:44 El policía que robó a las víctimas del terremoto27:20 ¿Los malos se logran salir con la suya?31:03 Las crisis pueden generar cambios políticos33:59 ¿La generación Z se está politizando?37:16 ¿Qué puede pasar si María Corina entra a Venezuela?39:30 Hay gente que depende emocionalmente de ser validada en internet41:43 Leemos sus comentarios49:50 Live por Venezuela el 12 de julio52:58 Tsunami, el perro rescatista53:33 Se acaba el formato físico en PlayStation55:55 Es importante seguir donando a la causa venezolana58:10 Outro

Hoy puedes aportar tu granito de arena para ayudar a Venezuela a reconstruirse, dona aquí:   Global Empowerment Mission Venezuela 2026 https://www.globalempowermentmission.org/mission/venezuela-earthquakes/   I Love Venezuela Foundation https://www.gofundme.com/f/emergency-relief-for-venezuela-earthquake-victims?attribution_id=al%3Aa9d53cc2-5b0a-42d4-9458-6c533d7a1a84   Alimenta la solidaridad https://donate.alimentalasolidaridad.org/campaign/815565/donate   En este episodio me senté con María Corina Machado en Panamá, días después de los terremotos que golpearon a Venezuela, para hablar de dolor, solidaridad y reconstrucción.   Esta semana me senté con María Corina Machado en Panamá, apenas días después de que dos terremotos golpearan a Venezuela y dejaran al descubierto una herida mucho más profunda que la material. En esta conversación hablamos de dolor, de pérdida, y de la resiliencia que ha demostrado el pueblo venezolano ante la ausencia del Estado, cuando fue la propia ciudadanía la que primero salió a ayudar.   María Corina me habló de lo que se derrumbó, pero también de lo que salió a flote: la generosidad, la organización espontánea y esa terquedad venezolana de no rendirse. Hablamos de la rabia y la frustración que también son válidas, de por qué la sociedad eligió el camino pacífico y cívico, y de lo que significa reconstruir un país sobre confianza, verdad y responsabilidad individual.   También conversamos sobre su deseo de volver a Venezuela, sobre los mensajes que ha recibido de madres y familias en medio de la tragedia, y sobre cómo cambiaron las prioridades políticas del país en medio de esta emergencia. Cerramos hablando del trauma colectivo, de la sanación colectiva, y de ese mensaje suyo que se volvió viral: "me siento con quien me tenga que sentar" para reconstruir Venezuela desde adentro.   Si eres venezolano, dentro o fuera del país, este episodio es para ti. Una conversación sobre cómo sostenernos, cómo ayudarnos y cómo seguir adelante, incluso en los momentos más oscuros. Esto lo hacemos En Defensa Propia.

Hoy puedes aportar tu granito de arena para ayudar a Venezuela a reconstruirse, dona aquí:   Global Empowerment Mission Venezuela 2026 https://www.globalempowermentmission.org/mission/venezuela-earthquakes/   I Love Venezuela Foundation https://www.gofundme.com/f/emergency-relief-for-venezuela-earthquake-victims?attribution_id=al%3Aa9d53cc2-5b0a-42d4-9458-6c533d7a1a84   Alimenta la solidaridad https://donate.alimentalasolidaridad.org/campaign/815565/donate   En este episodio me senté con María Corina Machado en Panamá, días después de los terremotos que golpearon a Venezuela, para hablar de dolor, solidaridad y reconstrucción.   Esta semana me senté con María Corina Machado en Panamá, apenas días después de que dos terremotos golpearan a Venezuela y dejaran al descubierto una herida mucho más profunda que la material. En esta conversación hablamos de dolor, de pérdida, y de la resiliencia que ha demostrado el pueblo venezolano ante la ausencia del Estado, cuando fue la propia ciudadanía la que primero salió a ayudar.   María Corina me habló de lo que se derrumbó, pero también de lo que salió a flote: la generosidad, la organización espontánea y esa terquedad venezolana de no rendirse. Hablamos de la rabia y la frustración que también son válidas, de por qué la sociedad eligió el camino pacífico y cívico, y de lo que significa reconstruir un país sobre confianza, verdad y responsabilidad individual.   También conversamos sobre su deseo de volver a Venezuela, sobre los mensajes que ha recibido de madres y familias en medio de la tragedia, y sobre cómo cambiaron las prioridades políticas del país en medio de esta emergencia. Cerramos hablando del trauma colectivo, de la sanación colectiva, y de ese mensaje suyo que se volvió viral: "me siento con quien me tenga que sentar" para reconstruir Venezuela desde adentro.   Si eres venezolano, dentro o fuera del país, este episodio es para ti. Una conversación sobre cómo sostenernos, cómo ayudarnos y cómo seguir adelante, incluso en los momentos más oscuros. Esto lo hacemos En Defensa Propia.

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Un doble terremoto en Venezuela deja miles de víctimas y expone la incapacidad del régimen chavista, que obstaculiza la ayuda humanitaria y persigue a cooperantes. La líder opositora María Corina Machado no puede entrar al país. En España, varios incendios forestales activos en Despeñaperros, Huesca y Zaragoza complican las labores de extinción por el calor y el viento. La investigación judicial de las "cloacas del PSOE" avanza, con citaciones a fiscales y acusaciones contra la directora de la Guardia Civil. Las acusaciones se oponen a devolver el pasaporte a Begoña Gómez para viajar, generando críticas del gobierno hacia el juez Peinado. En economía, se esperan los datos del paro de junio, con el mercado laboral aún estacional, y entra en vigor la "tasa China" de 3 euros para productos extracomunitarios. Finalmente, se conmemora el centenario del Desembarco de Alhucemas, una operación militar anfibia de 1925 que marcó un hito en la historia militar española.

El programa destaca la crítica situación humanitaria en Venezuela tras los terremotos, con escasez de alimentos, medicinas y agua. Carlos Zapa, de EIR Tactical, denuncia el bloqueo militar de ayuda en la frontera por sobornos, calificando la situación de criminal. La ayuda internacional no llega y el régimen roba suministros. La líder opositora María Corina Machado intenta regresar para ayudar, pero el régimen y la Casa Blanca impiden su entrada. La Reina Letizia despide a equipos médicos españoles que viajan al país. En la política española, dimite la directora de la Agencia Tributaria y otros altos cargos, aunque Hacienda lo desvincula de la comisión de la SEPI. La coordinadora general de SUMAR abandona la militancia en medio de una guerra interna. El expresidente Aznar aboga por una mayoría nacional para superar el "muro de Sánchez". Otros sucesos nacionales incluyen el registro de un laboratorio en Cataluña por posible fuga de peste porcina, un incendio en Zaragoza que quema 2200 ...

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Venezuela sufre una grave crisis humanitaria post-terremoto, con el régimen chavista ocultando víctimas y dificultando la ayuda internacional. La población se organiza por redes sociales, evidenciando un estado fallido. María Corina Machado no puede regresar a su país por decisión del régimen, pese a su popularidad y apoyo internacional, lo que tensa las relaciones con Estados Unidos. En España, se denuncia la corrupción, destacando el caso SEPI con 25 imputados, incluida su presidenta, sin dimisiones. Se critica el uso de empresas públicas para allegados al poder. También se mencionan las joyas de Zapatero, de origen incierto, y el intento de soborno a Carmen Pano en el caso Ábalos para encubrir al exministro. El PSOE muestra falta de debate y crítica interna, con Pedro Sánchez exhibiendo narcisismo, lo que genera dudas sobre la sostenibilidad política. Se debate la Ley de Memoria Democrática ("Ley de Nietos"), que permite la nacionalización de descendientes de exiliados, y Feijóo ...

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Al cabo de cinco meses de la captura de Maduro, ¿cuál es la situación política de la oposición venezolana? El politólogo Juan Manuel Trak estima en esta entrevista a RFI que la administración Trump "no necesita un gobierno de la oposición" y por esa razón su líder, María Corina Machado, "no aparece en los planes de Trump ni de Rubio". A finales de mayo, María Corina Machado y varios opositores venezolanos firmaron en Panamá una hoja de ruta para negociar el proceso electoral con la mandataria interina de Venezuela Delcy Rodríguez, la tercera fase que Donald Trump planteó tras la captura y extracción de Nicolás Maduro. No obstante, el gobierno venezolano rechaza hablar de una transición. Según el politólogo Juan Manuel Trak, profesor de la Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León en México, ésta ya no sería necesaria porque Estados Unidos ha conseguido sus objetivos sin tener que cambiar el gobierno. "La estrategia de los Estados Unidos fue garantizar una estabilidad que no derivara en un conflicto interno a manos de diferentes facciones. La única manera que pareciera que el gobierno de los Estados Unidos logró alcanzar ese objetivo fue capturar a Maduro y controlar a la vicepresidenta Delcy Rodríguez y de esta manera garantizar la cooperación con los objetivos e intereses de la administración de la Casa Blanca. Esto lo vimos casi inmediatamente con la aprobación en primer término de la Ley de Hidrocarburos a finales de enero. Ni siquiera habían pasado cuatro semanas de la extracción de Maduro cuando se hizo la reforma que permitía la participación de las empresas norteamericanas y las inversiones extranjeras en el negocio petrolero venezolano". Estados Unidos apoyó en 2024 a María Corina Machado, pero hoy le da la espalda, estima Trak. "La administración de Trump no necesita de un gobierno opositor. De hecho, considera que un gobierno de la oposición no tendría las herramientas para garantizar la gobernabilidad para cumplimiento de los intereses de los Estados Unidos. María Corina Machado no aparece en los planes de Marco Rubio ni del presidente Trump. Evidentemente, aun cuando ella trate de mostrarse como indispensable, no lo es", sostiene.  A pesar de ello, María Corina Machado continúa liderando la oposición en Venezuela. "Hay una 'oposición simbólica', vamos a llamarla así, que está representada por Manuel Rosales y Henrique Capriles Radonski, pero es minúscula. Son personas que no cuentan con la simpatía del electorado. Machado sigue siendo la líder que tiene mayor apoyo en las encuestas con 55%, según la encuestadora Atlas".

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Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize last year, for her work to promote democracy in her country.Many Venezuelans expected Machado would eventually become their president once authoritarian ruler Nicolas Maduro was ousted from power. But Maduro has been out of power and in a U.S. prison since January, and Machado is still on the outside looking in. Host Mary Louise Kelly spoke with Maria Corina Machado about her plans to return to Venezuela, her relationship with President Trump and the burden Machado's political career has placed on her own family.This conversation is part of NPR's Newsmakers video podcast series. For more, follow or subscribe to Newsmakers on Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you watch or listen. You can also find the show in the NPR app. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Alejandra Marquez Janse, with audio engineering by Tiffany Vera Castro, David Greenburg, and Robert Rodriguez. It was edited by William Troop and Courtney Dorning. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

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6. Guest: Evan Ellis. Ellis details spillover violence in Trinidad and Tobago, where drug flows and gangs necessitated a state of emergency. He addresses Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado's delayed return to the country. Additionally, he discusses El Salvador's controversial mass trial of 486 alleged gang members. 61924 HOLLYWOOD AND CAHUENGA

When America seized Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro in January, it left the rest of his regime intact. Three months on, our correspondent finds optimism and some loosening of repression. Venezuela's opposition leader María Corina Machado fled to America, now she explains her ambitions for the country. And celebrating the life of Nick Pope, who spent decades investigating UFOs.Guests and host:Kinley Salmon, Latin America correspondentAnn Wroe, obituaries editorRosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Venezuela, oil, Maduro, TrumpMaría Corina Machado, electionsNick Pope, UFOs, aliens, NASAListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When America seized Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro in January, it left the rest of his regime intact. Three months on, our correspondent finds optimism and some loosening of repression. Venezuela's opposition leader María Corina Machado fled to America, now she explains her ambitions for the country. And celebrating the life of Nick Pope, who spent decades investigating UFOs.Guests and host:Kinley Salmon, Latin America correspondentAnn Wroe, obituaries editorRosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Venezuela, oil, Maduro, TrumpMaría Corina Machado, electionsNick Pope, UFOs, aliens, NASAListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.