This American President

Richard Lim and Michael Neal

The Capture of Maduro: a Venezuelan Refugee Speaks Out

February 17, 2026 ● 67 min

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On January 3, 2026, the United States captured Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, ending his corrupt reign over the South American country. What led President Donald Trump to order this dramatic intervention?
Franklin Camargo is Venezuelan-American political commentator who fled his native country in 2019. In this episode, Camargo discusses his remarkable journey, the capture of Maduro, and what Venezuelans really think about America.

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