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Tag: Nicolás Maduro

0 Politics Israel

Is Iran Now in Trump's Crosshairs?

Emes Ve-Emunah · 6 Jan

Amid escalating global tensions, Secretary of State Marco Rubio's comments have highlighted a growing U.S. focus on Iran, evoking parallels with actions taken against Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro.

0 Politics History

The Madman Doctrine

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 6 Jan

In a special session hosted by Jewish Currents, prominent historian Greg Grandin will discuss the United States' longstanding imperialist strategies in Latin America, focusing on the Trump administration's actions concerning Nicolás Maduro.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Was Maduro's abduction a 'Zionist' plot? The accusation is unfounded — and incredibly telling

Dan Perry in Forward · 5 Jan

The accusation by Venezuelan official Delcy Rodríguez that Nicolás Maduro's abduction had 'Zionist undertones' reflects a persistent, erroneous narrative linking Israeli strategic capability to global conspiracy theories.

0 Politics Leadership

Venezuela’s Maduro faces 92-year-old Orthodox Jewish judge Alvin Hellerstein in Manhattan court

New York Jewish Week Staff in JTA · 5 Jan

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro appeared in a Manhattan court alongside his wife on charges including drug trafficking, presided over by 92-year-old Orthodox Jewish Judge Alvin Hellerstein.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Venezuela’s acting leader says ‘Zionist undertones’ marked US capture of Maduro

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 5 Jan

Venezuela's acting leader Delcy Rodriguez accused the United States of infusing "Zionist undertones" into the military capture of President Nicolás Maduro.

0 Politics History

Niall Ferguson: Maduro’s Capture Takes Us Back to the Future

Niall Ferguson in The Free Press · 4 Jan

Niall Ferguson draws parallels between the capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces and historical military operations, highlighting its political and strategic implications in U.S.-Latin American relations.

0 Politics Israel

Nicolás Maduro, the US, and Israel

Emes Ve-Emunah · 4 Jan

The article discusses the resurgence of U.S. military strength, challenging the idea of America as a 'paper tiger' with the recent successful operation against Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela.

0 Politics Ethics

Maduro Abducted

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 4 Jan

Peter Beinart reflects on the U.S. government's actions regarding Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, drawing parallels to his own past support for the Iraq War.