Rodrigo Acuña

The Trump administration is considering imposing a total blockade on oil imports to Cuba as one of its potential avenues for forcing regime change, according to POLITICO. The report was based entirely on anonymous sources.

149 House Democrats Join 192 Republicans to Pass Sweeping Military Spending Bill Progressive critics say the vote exposes the fecklessness and hypocrisy of what claims to be an opposition party.

Despite months of warnings that Trump has been “lawless,” “destructive, and ”authoritarian,“ 149 Democratic members of the House joined with 192 Republicans to pass a sweeping military spending bill — a vote that progressive critics say exposes the hypocrisy of what claims to be an opposition party.

Thank you to whoever gave my contact details to Current Affairs program at Radio 786 (South Africa). I did a 1 hour interview with them recently on western imperialism and Venezuela. Great questions and a very professional presenter. #SouthAfrica🇿🇦 #Venezuela🇻🇪 #radio786

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In our first interview of the year, we talk w/ @rodrigoac7.bsky.social about what’s happening in Venezuela after Trump’s attack and kidnapping of their president. And lots more.

🎙️: bit.ly/457iZAe

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In G&R’s first interview of the year, @sparki1969.bsky.social and @bobbuzzanco.bsky.social talk w/ @rodrigoac7.bsky.social about what’s happening in Venezuela after Trump’s attack and kidnapping of their president. And lots more.

🎙️: bit.ly/457iZAe

“Several helicopters were dropping bombs, & the windows shattered from the shockwaves,” Caracas resident Paola Rosal said. “It was a massacre against defenseless people." Really important reporting by @rodrigoac7.bsky.social @truthout.org
The True cost of the US invasion of #Venezuela.

Caracas Residents Describe Terror of US Invasion as They Worry for What’s Next “It was a massacre against defenseless people,” a mother of three said of the US operation to abduct Maduro.

Lead story @truthout.org: Caracas Residents Describe Terror of US Invasion as They Worry for What’s Next by Rodrigo Acuña. Link below. #VenezuelaCrisis truthout.org/articles/car...

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In G&R’s first interview of the year, @sparki1969.bsky.social and @bobbuzzanco.bsky.social talk w/ @rodrigoac7.bsky.social about what’s happening in Venezuela after Trump’s attack and kidnapping of their president. And lots more.

🎙️: bit.ly/457iZAe

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In G&R’s first interview of the year, @sparki1969.bsky.social and @bobbuzzanco.bsky.social talk w/ @rodrigoac7.bsky.social about what’s happening in Venezuela after Trump’s attack and kidnapping of their president. And lots more.

🎙️: bit.ly/457iZAe

NEWSLETTER 14. ON LATIN AMERCIA | Rodrigo Acuña Get more from Rodrigo Acuña on Patreon

Published yesterday. Last one for 2025: NEWSLETTER 14: ON LATIN AMERICA. Enjoy! www.patreon.com/posts/newsle...

YouTube video by Bogan Intelligentsia Trump's Oil Tanker Seizures Escalate: Is US Invasion of Venezuela Imminent?

Don't miss the latest episode of @boganintelpod.bsky.social
with @rodrigoac7.bsky.social who helps us understand the rapid developments around a potential US invasion of Venezuela, and considerations for Australia.

Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1hYl...

YouTube video by Bogan Intelligentsia Trump's Oil Tanker Seizures Escalate: Is US Invasion of Venezuela Imminent?

Don't miss the latest episode of @boganintelpod.bsky.social
with @rodrigoac7.bsky.social who helps us understand the rapid developments around a potential US invasion of Venezuela, and considerations for Australia

Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1hYl...

Experts Say Even Average Venezuelans Critical of Maduro Won’t Back Regime Change A US military attack “would bring more chaos, more poverty,” one Caracas resident said.

My latest article @truthout.org on #Venezuela: Experts Say Even Average Venezuelans Critical of Maduro Won’t Back Regime Change truthout.org/articles/exp...

<em>Franklin the Turtle</em> Publisher Slams Hegseth for Using Children’s Character for War Propaganda Hegseth has faced mounting criticism by range of figures, from the publisher to a UN human rights expert.

The publisher of the Franklin the Turtle books flamed Hegseth for his “unauthorized” use of the beloved children’s character for war propaganda after Hegseth posted an AI generated picture of the cover of a fake children’s book entitled 'Franklin Targets Narco Terrorists.'

Venezuela: The Cost of Challenging an Empire - Melbourne film screening A documentary about the political process in Venezuela, the cost of the sanctions, and the people it has affected most.

I will be in Melbourne this week, on Saturday December 6, to sceen my documentary with journalist Nicholas Ford titled ‘Venezuela: The Cost of Challenging an Empire’ at the Wildflower Picture House & Bar at 6pm. Scan QR code for tickets. Follow link: events.humanitix.com/venezuela-th...

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Live from #COP30!

We talk to climate campaigner @collinrees.bsky.social w/ @priceofoil.bsky.social about the climate talks in Belem, Brazil.

🎙️: bit.ly/44aCCXk

Pleased to announce the Melbourne screening of the film journalist Nicholas Ford and I made title ‘Venezuela: The Cost of Challenging an Empire’ at the Wildflower Picture House & Bar at 6pm Saturday December 6. Scan QR code for tickets.

In Chile’s Presidential Race, Communist Party Candidate Faces the Son of a Nazi On November 16, Chileans will choose between communist Jeannette Jara Román and far right politician José Antonio Kast.

Chile's presidential race pits Communist Jeannette Jara Román against far-right José Antonio Kast, son of a Nazi. Voters head to polls on November 16 to decide between sharply opposing visions for the country.

Venezuela Mobilizes Military in Response to Approaching US Aircraft Carrier The US now has about 15,000 troops in the area where tensions have escalated since the boat strikes began in September.

Venezuela has mobilized its military, deploying about 200,000 troops, in response to a US aircraft carrier and 15,000 US personnel near its coast. Tensions have soared since US strikes on boats began in September.

In Chile’s Presidential Race, Communist Party Candidate Faces the Son of a Nazi On November 16, Chileans will choose between communist Jeannette Jara Román and far right politician José Antonio Kast.

In #Chile’s Presidential Race, Communist Party Candidate Faces the Son of a Nazi. My analysis @truthout on the election this weekend. #JeannetteJara #JoseAntonioKast truthout.org/articles/in-...

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Genocide in Indonesia at 60.

In our latest, we talk with historian Clinton Fernandes about the the failed coup, mass killings, mass erasure of history and the rise of Suharto in Indonesia in 1965.

🎙️: bit.ly/4p9yDCJ

Cuba acusa a exministro por espionaje, evasión y lavado – DW – 01/11/2025 Alejandro Gil, extitular de Economía, fue destituido en febrero de 2024 por supuestos "graves errores".

The former Cuban Minister of the Economy, who was unceremoniously removed from his post without explanation in early 2024, has been accused of corruption and (even bigger news) espionage

www.dw.com/es/cuba-acus...

The Long History and Dangerous Prospect of US Interference in Venezuela - WORT-FM 89.9 Rodrigo Acuña discusses the context for the US air strikes on small vessels in the Caribbean and off the Pacific coast of Columbia.

🎙️Latin American expert, @rodrigoac7.bsky.social discusses the context for the US air strikes on small vessels in the Caribbean and off the Pacific coast of Columbia. He calls this yet another instance of the US engaging in regime change.

Listen here: www.wortfm.org/the-long-his...

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The Nobel Peace Prize Committee awards its highest honor to a Trump praising right wing Venezuelan. In our latest, we discuss the US’s ongoing war with Venezuela.

Ft. @rodrigoac7.bsky.social

🎙️: bit.ly/3VY2aCT

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The Nobel Peace Prize Committee awards its highest honor to a Trump praising right wing Venezuelan. In our latest, we discuss the US’s ongoing war with Venezuela.

Ft. @rodrigoac7.bsky.social

🎙️: bit.ly/3VY2aCT

2/2 own data. Since late August Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) has detained over 61,000 people.

Immigrants with no criminal record now largest group in Ice detention Government data shows 16,523 people with no record, versus 15,725 with a record and 13,767 with pending charges

1/2 Three US cities currently have the military deployed on their streets with more being discussed (e.g. Chicago) while “immigrants with no criminal record are now the largest group in US immigration detention” centres, according to the government’s… www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Professor Jason Stanley from Yale University will be speaking today at the Sydney Opera House. He is a descendant of Holocaust survivors and his new book is titled ‘Erasing History: How Fascists Rewrite the Past to Control the Future.’ #auspol www.sydneyoperahouse.com/curious/is-i...

NEWSLETTER 13. ON LATIN AMERICA | Rodrigo Acuña Get more from Rodrigo Acuña on Patreon

Major Guevara, U.S. aggression towards Venezuela and the Chilean-Australian diasporas’ continued struggle for justice. My NEWSLETTER 13. ON LATIN AMERICA @Patreon. www.patreon.com/posts/newsle...