What's driving US actions against Venezuela? | Inside Story

Venezuela accuses Washington of colonialism after President Donald Trump said he's shutting down its airspace.
The country is on high alert after US attacks on boats nearby and a huge military and naval build-up.
Trump says he's fighting drug trafficking.
But is that the real reason?

Presenter: Bernard Smith

Guests:

Mark Pfeifle - US Republican Strategist and a former White House Deputy National Security Advisor.

Paul Dobson - Independent journalist and political analyst in Venezuela.

Christopher Sabatini - Senior Research Fellow for Latin America at Chatham House.

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