Geopolitical Economy Report The US supported a coup in this country to hurt China & help Israel
Dec 29, 2025
In a deep dive into Cold War Two, the U.S. pressures nations to cut ties with China while supporting pro-Taiwan candidates. Notably, Donald Trump's alleged meddling in Honduras aims to install a right-wing leader who favors Israel. The podcast explores the historical context of U.S. interference in Latin America and details the electoral maneuvers in Honduras, emphasizing evidence of fraud and manipulation. The dynamics between Honduras, the U.S., Taiwan, and Israel highlight a broader strategy to reshape geopolitical alliances.
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Honduras As A Geopolitical Prize
- Honduras became a small but symbolic diplomatic win for the U.S. in its effort to isolate China.
- Ben Norton describes the U.S. putting a right-wing puppet in power who vowed to break ties with China.
History Of Coups And Corruption
- Ben Norton recounts the 2009 U.S.-backed military coup in Honduras and its long aftermath.
- He notes Juan Orlando Hernández later led a corrupt regime linked to drug trafficking before being pardoned by Trump.
Trump's Direct Election Meddling
- Ben Norton describes Donald Trump's direct meddling in Honduras' 2025 election, including pardoning Hernández and openly campaigning for Nasry Asfura.
- Trump threatened economic punishment and pressured electoral authorities to recognize the U.S.-backed candidate.