SPECIAL REPORT: What Will Happen Next With Venezuela? | Mario Braga, RANE
Upside...or quagmire?
After months of threats, the US just extradited Nicolás Maduro, the leader of Venezuela.
What will the economic, geopolitical and social repercussions be?
What's most likely to happen next from here?
For perspective, in this Thoughtful Money Special Report we're were fortunate to be joined again by Mario Braga, Latin America geopolitical analyst for RANE, for livestream this morning.
To watch the replay on this important & unfolding situation, click here or on the video below:
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Adam’s Notes: Mario Braga (recorded 1.7.26)
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