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Press Release2026-01-21

Lessons from Caracas

Tom McClintock
Tom McClintock
RCA-5 · Representative
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Lessons from Caracas

<span>Lessons from Caracas</span> <div class="evo-article__body"><p>There is much to unpack from the arrest of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>Above all, there is the stark contrast between American socialists bitterly denouncing the ouster of this socialist dictator and the masses of ordinary Venezuelans celebrating their deliverance from him. &nbsp;</p><p>The arrest of Maduro and related topics of war and peace and the separation of powers are discussed by Congressman McClintock in the attached column.</p><p><em><span>Lessons from Caracas</span></em><br><span>By Congressman Tom McClintock</span></p></div> <span><span>Jennifer.Cress…</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-01-21T12:40:28-05:00" title="Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 12:40">Wed, 01/21/2026 - 12:40</time> </span> <div class="col-auto">February 3, 2026 </div>
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