"Central to American government and democracy is the notion of checks and balances that the three branches of the federal government are meant to govern jointly and ensure that no single branch dominates. This has failed utterly: Trump acts, and few react, Haas wrote. On Friday, he argued that regime change is likely not the goal in Venezuela, despite Maduro's election victory being challenged by his opposition and global officials."
"Robinson agreed and said the extreme pressure campaign is straight out of 1972's The Godfather, centered on an Italian-American mafia family and based on the novel by Mario Puzo. Robinson said: Maybe Maduro woke up this morning and found a horse head in his bed. You know, it's kind of The Godfather method of persuasion. But I think, you know, I think Richard is right. I think this does sound to me like a deal that Donald Trump migh"
Trump administration forces have been striking Venezuelan boats claimed to carry drugs to the United States and have accused Nicolás Maduro of heading an alleged drug-smuggling operation. The presidency has asserted expanded executive power in foreign policy, weakening traditional checks and balances. The objective in Venezuela appears to be ending drug-smuggling and creating openings for American companies to access Venezuelan oil rather than pursuing outright regime change. Maduro expressed willingness to discuss efforts to combat drug trafficking, which could allow him to remain in power while benefiting from commercial deals. The campaign of extreme pressure resembles coercive, mafia-style tactics.
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