Hypersonic Missiles, Imperial Wars, and Resistance: The New US-Russia Clash in Latin America

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of Latin American leaders' pushback against U.S. imperial ambitions under the Trump administration.

bPushback from Latin American leaders is throwing a wrench into Donald Trump’s imperial ambitions. The Summit of the Americas — a U.S.-backed conference of regional leaders — has been abruptly cancelled (officially “postponed” until 2026) after threats of a mass boycott led by Mexico and Colombia. Joining host Mnar Adley to discuss the Trump administration’s escalating plans for Venezuela, the geopolitical rift in Latin America, and the new frontlines of resistance are Camila Escalante and Al...

People in this episode

Host: Mnar Adley

Guests: Camila Escalante, Al

Topics covered

• Hypersonic Missiles
• Imperial Wars
• US-Russia Clash
• Latin America
• Venezuela
• Geopolitical Rift
• Resistance

Keywords

• Trump administration
• Summit of the Americas
• Mexico
• Colombia
• boycott

Mentioned in this episode

Places: US, Latin America, U.S.-backed, Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela

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