Alex Ward

Alex Ward, a journalist for Vox specializing in international affairs, delves into the chaotic attempt to overthrow Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. He reveals how a group of Americans and Venezuelans plotted a coup while the world was focused on the pandemic. The conversation touches on the struggles of the Venezuelan opposition and the humanitarian crisis faced by locals. Ward also discusses the implications of failed coup attempts and how Maduro has capitalized on these events to strengthen his hold on power.