The United States and Venezuela were once considered allies. But that relationship has been fractured over the last 20 years and it all came to a climax when Donald Trump illegally arrested and kidnapped Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro on January 3rd, 2026. How did we get here? This episode seeks to delve into a brief history of the relationship between the United States and Venezuela. SUBSCRIBE TO THE YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@redactedhistory Stay Connected with Me: PATREON: patreon.com/redactedhistory https://www.tiktok.com/@Blackkout___ https://www.instagram.com/redactedhistory_ Contact: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices