A more complete Latin American history, including centuries of US influence, helps students understand the complexities surrounding Nicolás Maduro’s arrest

High school students in the US often learn about Latin America through the lens of the US, as a main character that exerts power.

By: Lightning Jay, Binghamton University, State University of New York and Ana L. Ros, Binghamton University, State University of New York, The Conversation

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Published: January 26, 2026

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By Lightning Jay, Binghamton University, State University of New York and Ana L. Ros, Binghamton University, State University of New York

Many of our college freshman students will have seen and read about the Jan. 3, 2026, U.S. military operation in Venezuela that culminated in the arrest of its leader, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores. The U.S. has charged Maduro and Flores with conspiracy and drug trafficking. Maduro and Flores are imprisoned …

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