In an interview, journalist Tim Weiner expresses his concerns about Donald Trump's return to the White House, labeling him as a significant threat to American national security. Weiner discusses the implications of Trump's recent authorization of CIA operations in Venezuela, drawing parallels to past U.S. interventions in Latin America and expressing skepticism about the effectiveness of such actions without solid intelligence.

The Venezuelan government, led by Nicolás Maduro, claims to have captured alleged mercenaries linked to the CIA, accusing the U.S. and Trinidad and Tobago of planning military provocations against Venezuela. The assertion coincides with a significant U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean aimed at combating drug cartels, which Venezuela links to a potential pretext for war. The Maduro regime warns of threats to its sovereignty and maintains that its armed forces will remain vigilant.