Venezuelan Foreign Minister: The U.S. Interferes in Latin American Politics Every Day, Every Hour

The U.S.-led effort targeting the oil-rich nation of Venezuela dates back two decades, since the late Hugo Chivez became president in 1999. In November, John Bolton accused Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua of being part of a "troika of tyranny." In September, The New York Times reported the Trump administration conducted secret meetings with rebellious military officers in Venezuela to discuss overthrowing Maduro. We air more of our recent interview with Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza. He came into the Democracy Now! studio last week.