In a dramatic escalation of U.S. foreign policy, President Donald Trump's administration has reshaped Venezuela's political and economic landscape in early 2026. Following a targeted military operation on January 3 that captured former President Nicolás Maduro, the U.S. has asserted direct influence over the country's governance, oil sector, and transitional processes.

While the administration publicly emphasizes diplomacy and "dealmaking," the endgame appears to be establishing additional military installations across Greenland to dominate the Arctic frontier. This would extend beyond Pituffik to include new radar sites, airfields, future Golden Dome installations and naval facilities, securing sea lanes like the Northwest Passage and the GIUK Gap (Greenland-Iceland-UK)

In the ever-shifting landscape of American political activism, few things highlight inconsistencies like the recent wave of protests following the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Just months ago, progressive voices were chanting "No Kings" now they want to "Save Maduro".

In a dramatic escalation of U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump, American special forces conducted a large-scale military operation in Venezuela early this morning, resulting in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The raid, which involved airstrikes on key military and infrastructure sites

Are we still a people who will stand by our democratic allies, or must we prioritize those who claim the mantle of the oppressed, regardless of the methods they use to assert their will?