January 04, 2026
Former NATO Secretary Explains: What’s Next for Venezuela?
The recent strikes leading to the capture of Nicolas Maduro have raised significant questions about the future of Venezuela. Jim Townsend, CNAS adjunct senior fellow and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Europe and NATO from 2009 to 2017, joined ABC 7 News to analyze the situation.
Watch the full interview on ABC 7 News.
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