Episode Details
Back to EpisodesThe Venezuela Military Deployment Is About Cronyism, Not National Security
Published 8 months ago
Description
President Trump has deployed naval vessels off the coast of Venezuela, citing its escalation of the war on drugs. However, the true motivation for Washington’s involvement in the region is likelier related to disputed oil claims affecting well-connected energy companies.
Read the article here: https://mises.org/mises-wire/venezuela-military-deployment-about-cronyism-not-national-security
The Mises Institute is giving away 100,000 copies of Hayek for the 21st Century. Get your free copy at https://mises.org/Hayak21
Be sure to follow the Guns and Butter podcast at https://Mises.org/GB