Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Thom Hartmann breaks down the shocking details of a new 100-year lease for Venezuelan oil and why history suggests this colonial-style intervention is headed for catastrophe.
From the 1953 Iranian coup to the 1989 Caracazo uprising Thom witnessed firsthand, we explore the dangerous parallels of US foreign policy, the role of corrupt billionaires, and the missing billions in oil revenue.
Discover why experts believe this "biggest oil deal in history" is a doomed scheme that will cost American blood and treasure.
Read the full article at hartmannreport.com
Video Chapters
00:00 The Looming Venezuela Disaster
00:30 Witnessing the 1989 Caracazo Uprising
01:11 Neoliberal Austerity and the IMF Trap
02:57 Colonial History: Iran 1953 vs Venezuela Today
04:44 Refineries and the Koch Brothers' Interest
05:32 The Corrupt Billionaire Behind the Deal
07:31 The Mystery of the Missing $13 Billion
09:17 Why Congress is Remaining Silent
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Thom Hartmann breaks down the shocking details of a new 100-year lease for Venezuelan oil and why history suggests this colonial-style intervention is headed for catastrophe.
From the 1953 Iranian coup to the 1989 Caracazo uprising Thom witnessed firsthand, we explore the dangerous parallels of US foreign policy, the role of corrupt billionaires, and the missing billions in oil revenue.
Discover why experts believe this "biggest oil deal in history" is a doomed scheme that will cost American blood and treasure.
Read the full article at hartmannreport.com
Video Chapters
00:00 The Looming Venezuela Disaster
00:30 Witnessing the 1989 Caracazo Uprising
01:11 Neoliberal Austerity and the IMF Trap
02:57 Colonial History: Iran 1953 vs Venezuela Today
04:44 Refineries and the Koch Brothers' Interest
05:32 The Corrupt Billionaire Behind the Deal
07:31 The Mystery of the Missing $13 Billion
09:17 Why Congress is Remaining Silent
Social Content
🔔 Subscribe: youtube.com/@thomhartmann
📝 Read Thom's Daily Take: hartmannreport.com
📝 Discover the Commonwealth Report: https://commonwealthreport.news
🎦 Full program rerun at Patreon: patreon.com/thomhartmann
#MoreFromThom #Venezuela #OilPolitics #ThomHartmann #USForeignPolicy #HistoryRepeats #EnergyNews
