In this episode of The Sports As a Weapon Podcast, Miguel welcomes British-Chilean journalist and documentary filmmaker Pablo Navarrete. The discussion centers around the recent US attack on Venezuela on January 3, 2026, which led to the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, First Lady Cilia Flores. Pablo shares his experiences and insights on Venezuelan politics, the influence of Chavismo, and the impact of US imperialism. He also highlights his work in documentary filmmaking, focusing on Venezuela and Latin American issues. Miguel and Pablo’s conversation includes perspectives on independent media and grassroots journalism, and the roles of Chavista social activists of the Bolivarian Revolution, such as Mariela Machado in Venezuela.

Links:

* Emergency Rally in Sheffield, England - Hands Off Venezuela! by Pablo Navarrete/Level Ground Substack 

* The War On Democracy  (2007 Documentary) by John Pilger 

* Inside the Revolution: A Journey into Heart of Venezuela (2009 Documentary) by Pablo Navarrete/Alborada Films 

* Venezuela: Defending the Revolution (2019 Documentary) by Pablo Navarrete/Redfish Media  

* The Other Venezuela (2019 Documentary) by Pablo Navarrete/Redfish Media 

* Caesar Crossed the Rubicon; So Did Trump by Maria Páez Victor/Orinoco Tribune 

* Mariela Machado Instagram Interview via @chanramosvictoralfonso 

* Venezuelan, International Popular Movements Condemn US Bombings, Maduro Kidnapping by Ricardo Vaz  

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