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Americas first: Donald Trump’s threats to Venezuela

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America sent an aircraft carrier to the waters off Venezuela, and it has blown up suspected drug boats at sea. From a president with an isolationist bent, this menacing posture is baffling. Is it all a bluff to force Nicolas Maduro to resign? John Prideaux hosts with Charlotte Howard and James Bennet. Transcripts of our podcasts are available via economist.com/podcasts Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+ For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.