Maduro Needs a Golden Parachute

The only way to avoid war in Venezuela may be if its leader doesn’t fear leaving office.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro alights from the plane upon his arrival at the Santa Maria airport in San Jose, Costa Rice on January 28, 2015. November 19, 2025, 11:52 AM Comment icon View Comments ( )

The Trump administration’s interest in regime change in Venezuela has grown dramatically since September. The administration cut off negotiations and dialogue with the Venezuelan government last month and has since amassed thousands of U.S. troops, warships, and other military assets off the Venezuelan coast while increasing the bounty on the capture of President Nicolás Maduro to $50 million.

In spite of the increasing threats and insider acco

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