| crisis internacional | ¿qué busca trump en sus guerras?

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Viole Weber analyzes Donald Trump's active war fronts in Iran, Venezuela, and Cuba, questioning the imperialist agenda.

The episode begins by introducing the focus on Trump's war fronts in Iran, Venezuela, and Cuba, framing them as part of an imperialist agenda. It first delves into Iran, explaining Trump's cancellation of the UN-certified nuclear deal, which limited uranium enrichment and allowed civilian nuclear energy. This move ended UN inspections, creating a pretext for hostility based on suspicion. The discussion shifts to the Hormuz Strait, where 90% of Iran's oil exports pass, and recent U.S. bombings aimed to control this flow. A key insight is that over 30% of global fertilizers also transit Hormuz, and sustained disruption could cause a worldwide food crisis. The episode then connects this to Trump's prior invasion of Venezuela, which secured oil and fertilizer resources like ammonia and urea. It notes that U.S. companies now operate in Venezuela, and oil shipments to Cuba have been cut. The analysis moves to Cuba, where the U.S. has imposed an energy blockade, including banning Russian oil shipments. Trump's explicit desire to 'take Cuba' is highlighted, alongside denials from U.S. military officials. The Cuban response involves figures like Silvio Rodríguez preparing armed resistance, signaling internal mobilization. Throughout, the episode critiques U.S. interventionism as shifting from liberal principles to overt resource control, affecting global stability. It uses clips of Trump's statements to illustrate his strategic goals and tensions with allies. The host emphasizes how these actions impact not just the targeted countries but also global trade and food security, with contradictions within U.S. agencies adding complexity.

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