During a rebroadcast of the show “QR!”published by Bravo TVthe impact of the foreign policy of the President of the United States was analyzed, Donald Trumpand its impact in Latin America and Europe. Under the axis “Trump against everyone,” the cycle dealt with the American president’s most recent statements against the government of Venezuelahis confrontation with European leaders and his strategic interest in key regions such as Greenland.
The moderator of the program, Pablo Carusoopened the debate by pointing out the centrality that Trump’s statements are gaining even on the local political agenda. In this context, he emphasized that a large part of the North American president’s last press conference focused on Venezuela and once again expressed criticism of the government of Venezuela Nicolas Maduroin addition to strong disagreements with the French president Emmanuel Macron and warnings to the European Union.
One of the points that created the greatest impact was the mention of Greenland as a Area of interest to U.S. national security. Trump insisted that control of the region was strategically important, a position publicly supported by key figures in his Cabinet such as Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The statement recalled previous statements by US military authorities on the subject natural resources of South America as a matter of national defense.
Continuities and Tensions in United States Foreign Policy
The historian Valeria Carbonea specialist in American politics and guest on the show, claimed that Trump’s current positioning does not represent a radical break, but rather a Deepening existing guidelines during his first term. As he explained, issues such as Venezuela and Greenland had already been addressed by the President in strategic and defense policy terms.
Carbone noted that this position provoked unprecedented reactions from some historic allies of the United States. With that in mind, he highlighted it Denmark began to view the United States as one for the first time potential threat for its national security, an important fact within the European bloc and NATO.
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The journalist for his part Martin Granovsky He noted that Trump’s foreign policy appears to vary in intensity depending on the actors involved. While in the case of Venezuela a direct line of intervention related to strategic resources can be observed, in Europe the focus would be on redefining relations with traditional allies.
Faced with this proposal, Carbone emphasized that US foreign policy presents itself more continuities than breaks over time. He recalled that important decisions, such as the withdrawal from Afghanistan, were agreed upon during the Trump administration and then implemented by the government Joe Biden. In return, he explained that the current axis of tension is not so much focused on the historical enemies of the United States, but rather on redefining relations with partners such as France, Canada or Denmark.
Venezuela, historical background and military presence
Regarding Latin America, the historian emphasized that the policy towards Venezuela is reactionary sustainable logic for at least 25 years. From coup attempts to international recognition Juan Guaido As interim president, the current measures are part of an already known strategy.
When asked about a possible military escalation in the region, Carbone qualified this reading and recalled similar historical precedents, such as the capture of the former Panamanian dictator. Manuel Noriegawho was an ally of the United States before he was overthrown and tried in this country. He also mentioned that strong US military presence in the Caribbean, Central America and Southern Commandbased in Florida, which has a lasting impact in the region.
As he explained, Trump’s confrontational speech is part of a Intimidation strategy The aim is to put political pressure on the Venezuelan government in a regional and international context that offers little coordinated response from Washington’s allies.
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The debate ended with questions about the actual scope of these statements and the possible reactions of the international community. The historian pointed out that although there are pressures and expectations from sectors that promote direct intervention in Venezuela, the stage is still open and will depend on several political and geopolitical factors.
In this context, he warned that the US government’s actions appear to be based on an already known manual, but the results of which remain uncertain. The lack of forceful response from U.S. allies, he noted, could make it easier for Trump to move forward with one more aggressive foreign agendaespecially in Latin America.
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