WHAT’S NEXT FOR VENEZUELA? with Legendary CIA Officer Gary Berntsen | EP 53 | Going Rogue with Lara Logan

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In this episode of 'Going Rogue with Lara Logan', the conversation delves into the arrest of Nicolas Maduro and the implications for Venezuela and the United States. Lara Logan speaks with Gary Berntsen, a former CIA officer, about the complexities of election fraud in Venezuela, the role of Smartmatic in global elections, and the influence of the cartel in both Venezuela and the U.S. The discussion also touches on espionage, the internal threats to U.S. security, and the future of Venezuela under the current political climate. The episode emphasizes the need for accountability and the importance of understanding the interconnectedness of these issues on a global scale.

00:00 The Arrest of Nicolas Maduro: A Controversial Move

04:47 Understanding the Implications of Maduro's Indictment

10:39 The Role of Delcy Rodriguez in Venezuela's Crisis

12:57 The Cartel's Influence: A Deep Dive into Venezuela's Criminal Network

20:46 The Broader Impact: Venezuela, Cuba, and Iran

24:12 The Fight Against Corruption: Indictments and Justice

28:24 The Threat of Losing the Republic: A Call to Action

30:05 The Future of the CIA: A Need for Reform

38:14 The Influence of Money in Politics

40:44 Intelligence Operations and Control

42:57 The Risks of Regime Change

44:44 Post-Regime Change Strategies

47:42 The Role of Intelligence Agencies

49:42 Venezuela's Ties with Adversaries

52:15 Uranium and National Security Threats

54:41 Election Integrity and Smartmatic

57:27 Corruption and Misuse of Funds

01:01:10 The Future of U.S. Elections

Takeaways

• The arrest of Nicolas Maduro is a significant event with far-reaching implications.
• Election fraud in Venezuela is deeply intertwined with U.S. politics.
• Smartmatic's role in election integrity raises serious concerns about global democracy.
• The cartel's influence extends beyond Venezuela, impacting U.S. national security.
• Espionage within the U.S. government poses a serious threat to national security.
• The media's failure to report on these issues contributes to public ignorance.
• The future of Venezuela depends on the establishment of new governance structures.
• The Democratic Party's alignment with the cartel raises ethical questions.
• The need for a comprehensive approach to dismantle corrupt systems is urgent.
• The interconnectedness of global politics requires vigilant public awareness.

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Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela, election fraud, Smartmatic, CIA, cartel, U.S. relations, espionage, media, national security