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202611 minPG-13doc-short

Authoritarianism Geopolitics

Maduro Captured

202611 minPG-13doc-short

Nicolás Maduro's alleged kidnapping by US special forces and the political ramifications of a photograph shared by Donald Trump on January 3, 2026, are examined.

Authoritarianism Geopolitics

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Maduro Captured

2026• 11 minPG-13

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Nicolás Maduro's alleged kidnapping by US special forces and the political ramifications of a photograph shared by Donald Trump on January 3, 2026, are examined.

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Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan president, was allegedly kidnapped by United States special forces, an event that gained international attention following a photograph shared by former President Donald Trump on January 3, 2026. The image depicted Maduro in handcuffs, prompting widespread outrage and renewed debates about U.S. intervention in Latin America. Through expert interviews and analysis, the documentary examines the political ramifications of this incident and situates it within the broader historical context of U.S. involvement in the region.

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