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How U.S. action in Venezuela compares to Panama

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom
Published January 7, 2026 at 11:48 AM EST
A protester waves a Venezuelan flag during a rally outside the White House, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Washington, after the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in a military operation. (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP)
Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP
A protester waves a Venezuelan flag during a rally outside the White House, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Washington, after the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in a military operation. (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP)

Both Venezuela and Panama have been subjects of significant U.S. military attention, especially regarding regime change efforts. But despite some similarities, analysts and former diplomats see big differences between the interventions in each country.

NPR’s Frank Langfitt joins us.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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