Manolo De Los Santos

Manolo De Los Santos, the executive director of The People's Forum in New York, delves into the U.S. imperial strategies aimed at destabilizing Venezuela, home to the largest oil reserves in the world. He discusses the resilience of the Venezuelan working class amidst a backdrop of propaganda and misinformation. The conversation also explores Venezuela's national sovereignty, the impact of U.S. interventions in Latin America, and the commitment of its people to defend their revolutionary achievements against external pressures.

Manolo De Los Santos, Executive Director of The People’s Forum, talks about the rapidly escalating tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela. He highlights how millions of Venezuelans are rallying together in military drills to defend against perceived threats from U.S. warships. The conversation dissects the Trump Administration's rhetoric around narcotics trafficking, presenting it as a pretext for aggression aimed at controlling Venezuela's vast oil reserves. De Los Santos sheds light on how criticisms of the Maduro government are uniting citizens in the face of U.S. imperialism.

Manolo De Los Santos, executive director of The People’s Forum and longtime activist, discusses U.S. fuel blockade against Cuba. He talks about Cuba’s resilience under siege. He covers extraterritorial effects on suppliers, impacts on daily life, and growing U.S. solidarity efforts. He outlines organizing strategies for the Let Cuba Live campaign.

Manolo De Los Santos, executive director of The People's Forum, dives into the significant U.N. resolution to end the U.S. embargo on Cuba, showcasing global opposition despite U.S. resistance. He discusses how some nations shifted their votes under U.S. pressure and economic incentives. The conversation also highlights the impact of solidarity movements in New York City, revealing a growing dissent against the blockade. Furthermore, De Los Santos touches on the alarming potential for military action in Venezuela as tensions mount.

Manolo De Los Santos, founder of the People’s Forum and researcher at Tricontinental, walks through Cuba’s revolutionaries and key moments. Short scenes cover the Moncada attack, exile and the Granma return, guerrilla survival in the Sierra Maestra, the Santa Clara offensive, early land reform and social programs, political education campaigns, U.S. hostility, Guantánamo tensions, and Cuba’s internationalist support for other movements.

Manolo De Los Santos, founder of the People’s Forum and researcher at Tricontinental, offers a concise mini bio as a scholar of Cuban and Latin American leftist politics. He traces Indigenous resistance and the island’s role in plantation slavery. He examines the 1902 pseudo-independence, Batista-era inequality and U.S. domination. He outlines the social conditions that set the stage for revolution.

Manolo de los Santos, executive director of The People's Forum, dives into the U.S. military aggression in Venezuela and the potential threat to Cuba. He highlights Cuba's unwavering solidarity with Venezuela amid global protests and the historical ties between the two nations through ALBA. The discussion touches on Cuba's readiness to defend against U.S. interventions, civil defense training, and its inspiring role in internationalism. Manolo also calls for a revival of anti-imperialist organizing in the U.S. to counter war policies.

Manolo de los Santos, Executive Director of The People's Forum and an activist commentator, discusses the resilience of Venezuela amidst ongoing U.S. interventions. He highlights the mass mobilization following recent attacks and the country's 25 years of resistance against imperialism. The conversation delves into the complexities of hybrid warfare tactics used against Venezuela and Cuba's role in supporting the revolution. Manolo emphasizes the importance of maintaining popular power and calls for a stronger anti-war movement in the U.S. to oppose the blockade.

Manolo De Los Santos, the Executive Director of The People's Forum, dives into the implications of Trump's 'total blockade' against Venezuela, calling it an 'act of war.' He emphasizes Venezuela's resilient stance against colonization and highlights its historical struggle for independence. The discussion also reveals the misinterpretations of U.S. threats toward Venezuelan sovereignty and outlines the economic impacts of sanctions. De Los Santos urges grassroots mobilization to defend against imperialism and promote Latin American solidarity.

Manolo De Los Santos, Executive Director of The People's Forum and an activist, discusses the recent Nationwide Day of Action for 'No War on Venezuela.' He argues that the seizure of an oil tanker by the Trump administration exemplifies piracy and an act of war, violating international law. The conversation reveals that U.S. motives extend beyond drug enforcement, aiming to control Venezuela's vast oil reserves. De Los Santos also highlights the beneficial role of Citgo in U.S. communities and the threat posed by opposing Venezuela's socialist model.