Why does the U.S. keep escalating against Venezuela—across administrations and political parties?Journalist Ben Norton explains how oil interests, Miami-based political hawks, and China’s rise in Latin America drive Washington’s policy.🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donation: https://paypal.me/sankymudiar🔴🔴🔴In this in-depth interview, journalist and geopolitical analyst Ben Norton breaks down the latest U.S. escalation against Venezuela and places it within the long history of Washington’s interventions in Latin America.We begin by examining Donald Trump’s renewed pressure on Venezuela and why the United States periodically intensifies confrontation with left-leaning governments across the region. Ben explains how these escalations are tied to imperial strategy, domestic U.S. politics, and economic interests, rather than genuine security concerns.A key focus of the discussion is the powerful alliance between oil interests and political hawks based in Florida and Miami, and how this nexus has shaped U.S. policy toward Venezuela, Cuba, and the wider region for decades.We also explore whether there has been a real shift in rhetoric—from framing Venezuela as a “national security threat” under Obama to accusations of drug trafficking under Trump—or whether this represents a continuity of regime-change strategy using different justifications.Finally, Ben Norton analyses how Latin American political and economic elites view the region’s deepening ties with China, and why Beijing’s growing role has triggered alarm in Washington. What does China’s presence mean for U.S. dominance in the Western Hemisphere, and how does it factor into escalating pressure on Venezuela?This conversation is essential viewing for anyone seeking to understand U.S. imperialism in Latin America, Venezuela sanctions, oil politics, China’s rise, and the real drivers of Washington’s foreign policy.Topics covered:– U.S. escalation against Venezuela– Trump vs Obama policy continuity– Oil interests and Miami political lobbies– Regime-change narratives and propaganda– Latin America–China relations– U.S. imperial strategy in the Global South🔴🔴🔴Follow us on Substack: https://substack.com/@indiagloballeftTwitter: https://twitter.com/Indiagloballeft Instagram https://www.instagram.com/indiagloballeft/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559411353392Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69Y9iCWUv8ha3ATsPWtWk0?si=ee1f0de3de094f17Telegram: https://t.me/+WNlqoiv1Rhg5NjEx🔴🔴🔴📌 Subscribe to India & Global Left for in-depth conversations on global politics, imperialism, and the Global South.