On January 3rd, 2026, the U.S. military performed the most high-stakes extraction in modern history. Operation Absolute Resolve didn't just remove a dictator; it reset the geopolitical map of the Western Hemisphere.

In this episode, host Kevin Muñoz explores the dual realities of the Venezuelan strike. On one side, a "surgical" removal of a narco-terrorist leader to face justice in New York. On the other, a nation in crisis, a defiant Vice President in Delcy Rodríguez, and a looming corporate battle over the world's largest oil reserves.

We dive into:

• The Tactics: How 150 aircraft blinded a nation in 30 minutes.

• The History: Why this feels like Panama 1989 and Guatemala 1954 all over again.

• The Economy: Trump's "Reimbursement Model" and the $110 billion price tag to fix a rotting industry.

Is this the dawn of Venezuelan democracy, or the return of the Monroe Doctrine?

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In this episode of The LEO Podcast,

We start with the U.S. government’s decision to indefinitely pause the Diversity Visa Lottery, unpacking why the program is being targeted and what the freeze means for thousands of people who rely on one of the few remaining legal pathways to permanent residency.

Next, we head to the Florida Everglades to talk about Alligator Alcatraz, the immigration detention center many believe is closed, but isn’t. Kevin shares the story of the small group of protesters who stayed behind after the media left, becoming an unexpected support system for families searching for answers.

Finally, we zoom out to the Caribbean, where the U.S. Coast Guard is pursuing and seizing oil tankers linked to Venezuela, escalating sanctions enforcement into a tense geopolitical standoff with major implications for Latin America, global energy, and regional stability.

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We begin in Chile, where José Antonio Kast’s election marks a historic rightward shift fueled by concerns over crime, immigration, and the economy. Then, we break down President Trump’s announcement of a blockade on certain Venezuelan oil tankers and what it could mean for the region. Finally, we examine a new report revealing that billions in Pentagon funds have been redirected to immigration enforcement, raising questions about military readiness and priorities in the U.S.

Three stories, one theme: when fear drives policy, the consequences ripple far beyond borders.

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