There's Been No Regime Change in Venezuela, Bolton Says

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  January 06, 2026 at 19:36  |  1:14  |  Bloomberg Markets
Speakers
John Bolton — Former US National Security Advisor / Ambassador

Summary

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton discusses Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro’s removal, arguing there has been no true regime change. He says the underlying regime remains and criticizes the Trump administration for attacking opposition leader María Corina Machado and looking to figures like Delcy Rodríguez. The clip is primarily political commentary and does not present an explicit market or investment thesis.

  • Bolton says removing Maduro was the right process to return Venezuela to its people.
  • He argues the 2024 election was stolen and the opposition was the legitimate government.
  • He warns that Maduro was removed but the regime itself remains.
  • He criticizes attacks on María Corina Machado and outreach to Delcy Rodríguez.
  • He says that approach puts the US in a difficult position.
  • No market, asset, or investment recommendation is discussed.
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