The Danger of Reducing America’s Venezuela Invasion to a 60-Second Video
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Key Points:
- In early January 2026, the US launched a military attack on Venezuela, resulting in at least 112 deaths, including 32 Cuban soldiers, and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, who was transferred to New York for trial on narcoterrorism charges.
- The US intervention has reignited debates over American military involvement in Latin America, with polarized reactions from Venezuelans and international observers, highlighting deep divisions over sovereignty, human rights, and political legitimacy.
- Social media played a central role in shaping public perception of the event, with rapid dissemination of information and misinformation, challenging traditional fact-checking and contributing to polarized, emotionally charged narratives.
- Experts emphasize the erosion of nuanced political dialogue on digital platforms, where echo chambers and algorithm-driven content
