Description: Episode 34 of the Bogan Intelligentsia Podcast features Dr Rodrigo Acuña, a Venezuelan expert and Latin American political analyst. In this 70-minute discussion, Rodrigo provides background on Venezuela's history before Chavez, including its oil-based economy and democracy. He covers Western criticisms of the Chavista movement, media distortions similar to Gaza coverage, and recent Venezuelan navy strikes on migrant boats that killed 32 people from multiple countries, with no charges filed. Topics include US policy pressures, rumors of resource deals, the role of US oil industry, bipartisan US views on Venezuela, Latin American solidarity from leaders like Petro and Stédile, risks of US intervention, and support from China and Russia. He also discusses challenges for Western left solidarity with Bolivarian socialism.

Episode Details: Duration: ~70 minutes Release Date: Monday, November 3, 2025 Guest: Rodrigo Acuña, Venezuelan Political Analyst, Filmmaker & Author

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Keywords: Rodrigo Acuña, Venezuela history, Chavismo, media distortion, navy strikes, US policy, Latin America solidarity, Bolivarian socialism #BoganIntelligentsia #RodrigoAceuna #Venezuela #Chavismo #LatinAmerica