Lessons of the Bay of Pigs The infamous paramilitary assault remains a cautionary Cold War history.

A failed Cold War invasion still shapes today’s escalating tensions between the US and Cuba.
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US counts cost of equipment destroyed in Iran war Lost aircraft and radars contribute to estimated $500mn daily price tag and leave US exposed elsewhere

US counts cost of equipment destroyed in Iran war ft.trib.al/RY5cy6g

Australia's Intelligence Organizations Helped Overthrow the Allende Government in 1973 Recently declassified documents confirm what researchers have long claimed: that Australian intelligence worked with the CIA to instigate a coup in Chile during the Cold War.

3/3 in #Chile’s affairs in the overthrow of the Allende government, and any possible support provided to Pinochet’s military thugs in immigrating to #Australia. nacla.org/australia-in....

2/3 guilty for the horrific crimes she is accused of committing during the dictatorship. Time will tell if a guilty verdict can reached. Here in #Australia, I will continue to request that the Federal government release all its files in relation to ASIS and ASIO’s involvement…

Accused Pinochet agent turned Bondi nanny Adriana Rivas to be extradited to Chile Woman denies allegations of aggravated kidnapping during Augusto Pinochet’s 1970s military dictatorship

1/3 If ex-Pinochet intelligence agent and accused torturer and murderer Adriana Rivas has reached the end of her legal appeals, and she is to be finally extradited to #Chile, once there, another legal battle will commence to find her… #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

2/2 social media. All tickets have been refunded on Eventbrite. Apologies for any inconvenience.

1/2 Due to an unforeseen circumstance, this event has been postponed until further notice. Journalist Nicholas Ford and I would like to thank the NSW Teachers Federation and the Sydney Peace Foundation for their support. Once we have a new date for the screening, we will announce it across…

Film screening: VENEZUELA THE COST OF CHALLENGING AN EMPIRE Join us for a powerful film screening on Venezuela's brave stand against empire—real stories, real struggles!

2/2 to the NSW Teachers Federation in Surry Hills, Sydney this Saturday 6pm and watch the independent documentary film #Venezuela: The Cost of Challenging an Empire. I’ll answer any of your questions in person. Tickets available at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/film-scree...

Trump's Venezuelan Oil Grab: What happens now? Follow the latest headlines from ABC News, Australia's most trusted media source, with live events, audio and on-demand video from the national broadcaster.

1/1 ABC Australia recently aired a simplistic standard pro-USA narrative of politics in #Venezuela on its Foreign Correspondent program. No mention of the crippling US economic blockade too. If you’re interested in a more in-depth look at the country, come www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...

Ground Invasion of Iran Could Be “Suicide Mission” for U.S.: Ex-Army Intelligence Analyst We get an analysis of the Trump administration’s Iran war strategy from former U.S. Army intelligence analyst Harrison Mann. “From day two of this war, the Trump administration has not known what to d...

We get an analysis of the Trump administration’s Iran war strategy from former U.S. Army intelligence analyst Harrison Mann: "We’ve seen them really just throwing spaghetti at the wall and seeing what sticks."

Go and see this, it's a terrific and illuminating film and Rodrigo really knows his stuff

How Iran and China shaped the war chessboard China’s dual-track response to the US–Israeli war on Iran reflects a broader geopolitical and economic strategy that stretches from the battlefield to the global financial system.

“What’s at stake is the control of the global financial system – way beyond 2030, all the way to mid-century and beyond. What we are watching in real time is the Persians playing chess – in which they excel – but with elements of Chinese…” - Pepe Escobar thecradle.co/articles/how...

The next screening of my documentary film VENEZUELA: THE COST OF CHALLENGING AN EMPIRE will take place Saturday 6pm, March 28 in Surry Hills, Sydney. Event sponsored by the NSW Teachers Federation and the Sydney Peace Foundation. See QR code in flyer for tickets.

The next screening of my documentary film VENEZUELA: THE COST OF CHALLENGING AN EMPIRE will take place Saturday 6pm, March 28 in Surry Hills, Sydney. Event sponsored by the NSW Teachers Federation and the Sydney Peace Foundation. See QR code in flyer for tickets.

2/2 Kickstarter that raised $AU7000+, has (with one exception) sold out in every theatre it’s played at, and been given 4/5 or 5/5 stars by reviewers. ¡Jódete #Trump! #justsaying 😂✊🏽

1/2 The documentary ‘#Melania’ cost $US70+ million to make, has played to empty theatres and been given 1 star out of 5 by the critics. ‘#Venezuela: The Cost of Challenging an Empire’, the 1st independent documentary film I made with journalist Nicholas Ford, was made through a…

The Trump administration is considering imposing a total blockade on oil imports to Cuba as one of its potential avenues for forcing regime change, according to POLITICO. The report was based entirely on anonymous sources.

149 House Democrats Join 192 Republicans to Pass Sweeping Military Spending Bill Progressive critics say the vote exposes the fecklessness and hypocrisy of what claims to be an opposition party.

Despite months of warnings that Trump has been “lawless,” “destructive, and ”authoritarian,“ 149 Democratic members of the House joined with 192 Republicans to pass a sweeping military spending bill — a vote that progressive critics say exposes the hypocrisy of what claims to be an opposition party.

Thank you to whoever gave my contact details to Current Affairs program at Radio 786 (South Africa). I did a 1 hour interview with them recently on western imperialism and Venezuela. Great questions and a very professional presenter. #SouthAfrica🇿🇦 #Venezuela🇻🇪 #radio786

~NEW EPISODE~

In our first interview of the year, we talk w/ @rodrigoac7.bsky.social about what’s happening in Venezuela after Trump’s attack and kidnapping of their president. And lots more.

🎙️: bit.ly/457iZAe

~NEW EPISODE~

In G&R’s first interview of the year, @sparki1969.bsky.social and @bobbuzzanco.bsky.social talk w/ @rodrigoac7.bsky.social about what’s happening in Venezuela after Trump’s attack and kidnapping of their president. And lots more.

🎙️: bit.ly/457iZAe

“Several helicopters were dropping bombs, & the windows shattered from the shockwaves,” Caracas resident Paola Rosal said. “It was a massacre against defenseless people." Really important reporting by @rodrigoac7.bsky.social @truthout.org
The True cost of the US invasion of #Venezuela.

Caracas Residents Describe Terror of US Invasion as They Worry for What’s Next “It was a massacre against defenseless people,” a mother of three said of the US operation to abduct Maduro.

Lead story @truthout.org: Caracas Residents Describe Terror of US Invasion as They Worry for What’s Next by Rodrigo Acuña. Link below. #VenezuelaCrisis truthout.org/articles/car...

~NEW EPISODE~

In G&R’s first interview of the year, @sparki1969.bsky.social and @bobbuzzanco.bsky.social talk w/ @rodrigoac7.bsky.social about what’s happening in Venezuela after Trump’s attack and kidnapping of their president. And lots more.

🎙️: bit.ly/457iZAe

~NEW EPISODE~

In G&R’s first interview of the year, @sparki1969.bsky.social and @bobbuzzanco.bsky.social talk w/ @rodrigoac7.bsky.social about what’s happening in Venezuela after Trump’s attack and kidnapping of their president. And lots more.

🎙️: bit.ly/457iZAe

NEWSLETTER 14. ON LATIN AMERCIA | Rodrigo Acuña Get more from Rodrigo Acuña on Patreon

Published yesterday. Last one for 2025: NEWSLETTER 14: ON LATIN AMERICA. Enjoy! www.patreon.com/posts/newsle...

Trump's Oil Tanker Seizures Escalate: Is US Invasion of Venezuela Imminent? YouTube video by Bogan Intelligentsia

Don't miss the latest episode of @boganintelpod.bsky.social
with @rodrigoac7.bsky.social who helps us understand the rapid developments around a potential US invasion of Venezuela, and considerations for Australia.

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Trump's Oil Tanker Seizures Escalate: Is US Invasion of Venezuela Imminent? YouTube video by Bogan Intelligentsia

Don't miss the latest episode of @boganintelpod.bsky.social
with @rodrigoac7.bsky.social who helps us understand the rapid developments around a potential US invasion of Venezuela, and considerations for Australia

Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1hYl...