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Venezuela and the United States: The Caribbean is on Fire

Trump’s threats and his naval deployment are a perfect gift to Maduro, who uses them to stoke the anti-imperialist sentiments of his followers

Today’s featured artist is Mart’nália from Brazil with the song “Cabide” from the album “Menino do Rio” (2006).

In times of unfavorable polls, questioning a neighbor’s territorial sovereignty is the perfect fuel to shore up internal stability.

Today’s featured artist is Cuban pianist Alfredo Rodriguez with his Trio performing a NPR Tiny Desk Concert (2018).

On Friday, the US military buildup in the Caribbean Sea continued, in the midst of tensions with the Venezuelan government.

Our featured artist is Eddie Palmieri from the US, of Puerto Rican heritage, with the song “Cafe” from the album “Echando Pa’lante” (1964).

With the evolution and diversification of new illicit markets the criminal networks are challenging the survival of democratic institutions.

While Washington maintains that the goal is to fight drug trafficking, the Maduro government in Venezuela warned of an “imperialist threat.”

Our featured artist is Jerry Gonzalez from the US, of Puerto Rican descent, with “Obsesion” from the album “Moliendo Cafe” (1993).

History teaches that societies able to integrate their diversity become more humane, more creative, and more resilient.