Maduro Captured: Inside the U.S. Direct Action Mission That Shook Venezuela (Ed Calderon Returns)
Borderland: Narcosis with Vincent 'Rocco' VargasShow Notes
On today's episode, Vince Vargas and Ed Calderon break down the recent capture of Nicolás Maduro, the U.S. mission behind it, and the implications for cartels, global powers, and Latin America.
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Chapters:
(00:00) - Introduction (03:00) - Maduro's Capture and the Aftermath (14:00) - Taking a "Ghost Fleet" Ship (16:45) - American's Threats (27:00) - The Venezuelan Regime Members Still in Power (40:00) - Additional Targets for Military Action (51:00) - Direct Action Against Mexico Coming in the Cartel Wars
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