Rodrigo Acuña
@rodrigoac7.bsky.social
Teacher, writer on Latin American politics & film maker. PhD. on Venezuelan foreign policy. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rodrigoacuna
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@rodrigoac7.bsky.social
· Feb 10
Venezuela: The Cost of Challenging an Empire (2024) - Trailer 1
YouTube video by Rodrigo Acuña
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In late 2024, journalist Nicholas Ford and I released our 1st independent documentary film titled VENEZUELA: THE COST OF CHALLENGING AN EMPIRE. We are currently screening the film around Australia. For info on screenings please visit @venezuelathecost_indiefilm on Instagram. youtu.be/0_O-iaA4Q6A?...
2/2 Kickstarter that raised $AU7000+, has (with one exception) sold out in every theatre it’s played at, and been given 4/5 or 5/5 stars by reviewers. ¡Jódete #Trump! #justsaying 😂✊🏽
February 6, 2026 at 10:47 AM
2/2 Kickstarter that raised $AU7000+, has (with one exception) sold out in every theatre it’s played at, and been given 4/5 or 5/5 stars by reviewers. ¡Jódete #Trump! #justsaying 😂✊🏽
1/2 The documentary ‘#Melania’ cost $US70+ million to make, has played to empty theatres and been given 1 star out of 5 by the critics. ‘#Venezuela: The Cost of Challenging an Empire’, the 1st independent documentary film I made with journalist Nicholas Ford, was made through a…
February 6, 2026 at 10:47 AM
1/2 The documentary ‘#Melania’ cost $US70+ million to make, has played to empty theatres and been given 1 star out of 5 by the critics. ‘#Venezuela: The Cost of Challenging an Empire’, the 1st independent documentary film I made with journalist Nicholas Ford, was made through a…
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The Trump administration is considering imposing a total blockade on oil imports to Cuba as one of its potential avenues for forcing regime change, according to POLITICO. The report was based entirely on anonymous sources.
January 24, 2026 at 1:15 AM
The Trump administration is considering imposing a total blockade on oil imports to Cuba as one of its potential avenues for forcing regime change, according to POLITICO. The report was based entirely on anonymous sources.
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Despite months of warnings that Trump has been “lawless,” “destructive, and ”authoritarian,“ 149 Democratic members of the House joined with 192 Republicans to pass a sweeping military spending bill — a vote that progressive critics say exposes the hypocrisy of what claims to be an opposition party.
149 House Democrats Join 192 Republicans to Pass Sweeping Military Spending Bill
Progressive critics say the vote exposes the fecklessness and hypocrisy of what claims to be an opposition party.
buff.ly
January 23, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Despite months of warnings that Trump has been “lawless,” “destructive, and ”authoritarian,“ 149 Democratic members of the House joined with 192 Republicans to pass a sweeping military spending bill — a vote that progressive critics say exposes the hypocrisy of what claims to be an opposition party.
Thank you to whoever gave my contact details to Current Affairs program at Radio 786 (South Africa). I did a 1 hour interview with them recently on western imperialism and Venezuela. Great questions and a very professional presenter. #SouthAfrica🇿🇦 #Venezuela🇻🇪 #radio786
January 19, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Thank you to whoever gave my contact details to Current Affairs program at Radio 786 (South Africa). I did a 1 hour interview with them recently on western imperialism and Venezuela. Great questions and a very professional presenter. #SouthAfrica🇿🇦 #Venezuela🇻🇪 #radio786
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~NEW EPISODE~
In our first interview of the year, we talk w/ @rodrigoac7.bsky.social about what’s happening in Venezuela after Trump’s attack and kidnapping of their president. And lots more.
🎙️: bit.ly/457iZAe
In our first interview of the year, we talk w/ @rodrigoac7.bsky.social about what’s happening in Venezuela after Trump’s attack and kidnapping of their president. And lots more.
🎙️: bit.ly/457iZAe
January 13, 2026 at 11:14 PM
~NEW EPISODE~
In our first interview of the year, we talk w/ @rodrigoac7.bsky.social about what’s happening in Venezuela after Trump’s attack and kidnapping of their president. And lots more.
🎙️: bit.ly/457iZAe
In our first interview of the year, we talk w/ @rodrigoac7.bsky.social about what’s happening in Venezuela after Trump’s attack and kidnapping of their president. And lots more.
🎙️: bit.ly/457iZAe
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~NEW EPISODE~
In G&R’s first interview of the year, @sparki1969.bsky.social and @bobbuzzanco.bsky.social talk w/ @rodrigoac7.bsky.social about what’s happening in Venezuela after Trump’s attack and kidnapping of their president. And lots more.
🎙️: bit.ly/457iZAe
In G&R’s first interview of the year, @sparki1969.bsky.social and @bobbuzzanco.bsky.social talk w/ @rodrigoac7.bsky.social about what’s happening in Venezuela after Trump’s attack and kidnapping of their president. And lots more.
🎙️: bit.ly/457iZAe
January 12, 2026 at 4:58 AM
~NEW EPISODE~
In G&R’s first interview of the year, @sparki1969.bsky.social and @bobbuzzanco.bsky.social talk w/ @rodrigoac7.bsky.social about what’s happening in Venezuela after Trump’s attack and kidnapping of their president. And lots more.
🎙️: bit.ly/457iZAe
In G&R’s first interview of the year, @sparki1969.bsky.social and @bobbuzzanco.bsky.social talk w/ @rodrigoac7.bsky.social about what’s happening in Venezuela after Trump’s attack and kidnapping of their president. And lots more.
🎙️: bit.ly/457iZAe
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“Several helicopters were dropping bombs, & the windows shattered from the shockwaves,” Caracas resident Paola Rosal said. “It was a massacre against defenseless people." Really important reporting by @rodrigoac7.bsky.social @truthout.org
The True cost of the US invasion of #Venezuela.
The True cost of the US invasion of #Venezuela.
January 10, 2026 at 12:19 PM
“Several helicopters were dropping bombs, & the windows shattered from the shockwaves,” Caracas resident Paola Rosal said. “It was a massacre against defenseless people." Really important reporting by @rodrigoac7.bsky.social @truthout.org
The True cost of the US invasion of #Venezuela.
The True cost of the US invasion of #Venezuela.
Lead story @truthout.org: Caracas Residents Describe Terror of US Invasion as They Worry for What’s Next by Rodrigo Acuña. Link below. #VenezuelaCrisis truthout.org/articles/car...
Caracas Residents Describe Terror of US Invasion as They Worry for What’s Next
“It was a massacre against defenseless people,” a mother of three said of the US operation to abduct Maduro.
truthout.org
January 10, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Lead story @truthout.org: Caracas Residents Describe Terror of US Invasion as They Worry for What’s Next by Rodrigo Acuña. Link below. #VenezuelaCrisis truthout.org/articles/car...
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~NEW EPISODE~
In G&R’s first interview of the year, @sparki1969.bsky.social and @bobbuzzanco.bsky.social talk w/ @rodrigoac7.bsky.social about what’s happening in Venezuela after Trump’s attack and kidnapping of their president. And lots more.
🎙️: bit.ly/457iZAe
In G&R’s first interview of the year, @sparki1969.bsky.social and @bobbuzzanco.bsky.social talk w/ @rodrigoac7.bsky.social about what’s happening in Venezuela after Trump’s attack and kidnapping of their president. And lots more.
🎙️: bit.ly/457iZAe
January 10, 2026 at 9:05 PM
~NEW EPISODE~
In G&R’s first interview of the year, @sparki1969.bsky.social and @bobbuzzanco.bsky.social talk w/ @rodrigoac7.bsky.social about what’s happening in Venezuela after Trump’s attack and kidnapping of their president. And lots more.
🎙️: bit.ly/457iZAe
In G&R’s first interview of the year, @sparki1969.bsky.social and @bobbuzzanco.bsky.social talk w/ @rodrigoac7.bsky.social about what’s happening in Venezuela after Trump’s attack and kidnapping of their president. And lots more.
🎙️: bit.ly/457iZAe
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~NEW EPISODE~
In G&R’s first interview of the year, @sparki1969.bsky.social and @bobbuzzanco.bsky.social talk w/ @rodrigoac7.bsky.social about what’s happening in Venezuela after Trump’s attack and kidnapping of their president. And lots more.
🎙️: bit.ly/457iZAe
In G&R’s first interview of the year, @sparki1969.bsky.social and @bobbuzzanco.bsky.social talk w/ @rodrigoac7.bsky.social about what’s happening in Venezuela after Trump’s attack and kidnapping of their president. And lots more.
🎙️: bit.ly/457iZAe
January 9, 2026 at 5:07 PM
~NEW EPISODE~
In G&R’s first interview of the year, @sparki1969.bsky.social and @bobbuzzanco.bsky.social talk w/ @rodrigoac7.bsky.social about what’s happening in Venezuela after Trump’s attack and kidnapping of their president. And lots more.
🎙️: bit.ly/457iZAe
In G&R’s first interview of the year, @sparki1969.bsky.social and @bobbuzzanco.bsky.social talk w/ @rodrigoac7.bsky.social about what’s happening in Venezuela after Trump’s attack and kidnapping of their president. And lots more.
🎙️: bit.ly/457iZAe
Published yesterday. Last one for 2025: NEWSLETTER 14: ON LATIN AMERICA. Enjoy! www.patreon.com/posts/newsle...
NEWSLETTER 14. ON LATIN AMERCIA | Rodrigo Acuña
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December 31, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Published yesterday. Last one for 2025: NEWSLETTER 14: ON LATIN AMERICA. Enjoy! www.patreon.com/posts/newsle...
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Don't miss the latest episode of @boganintelpod.bsky.social
with @rodrigoac7.bsky.social who helps us understand the rapid developments around a potential US invasion of Venezuela, and considerations for Australia.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1hYl...
with @rodrigoac7.bsky.social who helps us understand the rapid developments around a potential US invasion of Venezuela, and considerations for Australia.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1hYl...
Trump's Oil Tanker Seizures Escalate: Is US Invasion of Venezuela Imminent?
YouTube video by Bogan Intelligentsia
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December 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Don't miss the latest episode of @boganintelpod.bsky.social
with @rodrigoac7.bsky.social who helps us understand the rapid developments around a potential US invasion of Venezuela, and considerations for Australia.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1hYl...
with @rodrigoac7.bsky.social who helps us understand the rapid developments around a potential US invasion of Venezuela, and considerations for Australia.
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1hYl...
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Don't miss the latest episode of @boganintelpod.bsky.social
with @rodrigoac7.bsky.social who helps us understand the rapid developments around a potential US invasion of Venezuela, and considerations for Australia
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1hYl...
with @rodrigoac7.bsky.social who helps us understand the rapid developments around a potential US invasion of Venezuela, and considerations for Australia
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1hYl...
Trump's Oil Tanker Seizures Escalate: Is US Invasion of Venezuela Imminent?
YouTube video by Bogan Intelligentsia
youtu.be
December 27, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Don't miss the latest episode of @boganintelpod.bsky.social
with @rodrigoac7.bsky.social who helps us understand the rapid developments around a potential US invasion of Venezuela, and considerations for Australia
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1hYl...
with @rodrigoac7.bsky.social who helps us understand the rapid developments around a potential US invasion of Venezuela, and considerations for Australia
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1hYl...
My latest article @truthout.org on #Venezuela: Experts Say Even Average Venezuelans Critical of Maduro Won’t Back Regime Change truthout.org/articles/exp...
Experts Say Even Average Venezuelans Critical of Maduro Won’t Back Regime Change
A US military attack “would bring more chaos, more poverty,” one Caracas resident said.
truthout.org
December 23, 2025 at 2:42 AM
My latest article @truthout.org on #Venezuela: Experts Say Even Average Venezuelans Critical of Maduro Won’t Back Regime Change truthout.org/articles/exp...
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The publisher of the Franklin the Turtle books flamed Hegseth for his “unauthorized” use of the beloved children’s character for war propaganda after Hegseth posted an AI generated picture of the cover of a fake children’s book entitled 'Franklin Targets Narco Terrorists.'
<em>Franklin the Turtle</em> Publisher Slams Hegseth for Using Children’s Character for War Propaganda
Hegseth has faced mounting criticism by range of figures, from the publisher to a UN human rights expert.
truthout.org
December 2, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The publisher of the Franklin the Turtle books flamed Hegseth for his “unauthorized” use of the beloved children’s character for war propaganda after Hegseth posted an AI generated picture of the cover of a fake children’s book entitled 'Franklin Targets Narco Terrorists.'
I will be in Melbourne this week, on Saturday December 6, to sceen my documentary with journalist Nicholas Ford titled ‘Venezuela: The Cost of Challenging an Empire’ at the Wildflower Picture House & Bar at 6pm. Scan QR code for tickets. Follow link: events.humanitix.com/venezuela-th...
Venezuela: The Cost of Challenging an Empire - Melbourne film screening
A documentary about the political process in Venezuela, the cost of the sanctions, and the people it has affected most.
events.humanitix.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:26 AM
I will be in Melbourne this week, on Saturday December 6, to sceen my documentary with journalist Nicholas Ford titled ‘Venezuela: The Cost of Challenging an Empire’ at the Wildflower Picture House & Bar at 6pm. Scan QR code for tickets. Follow link: events.humanitix.com/venezuela-th...
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~NEW EPISODE~
Live from #COP30!
We talk to climate campaigner @collinrees.bsky.social w/ @priceofoil.bsky.social about the climate talks in Belem, Brazil.
🎙️: bit.ly/44aCCXk
Live from #COP30!
We talk to climate campaigner @collinrees.bsky.social w/ @priceofoil.bsky.social about the climate talks in Belem, Brazil.
🎙️: bit.ly/44aCCXk
November 17, 2025 at 1:51 PM
~NEW EPISODE~
Live from #COP30!
We talk to climate campaigner @collinrees.bsky.social w/ @priceofoil.bsky.social about the climate talks in Belem, Brazil.
🎙️: bit.ly/44aCCXk
Live from #COP30!
We talk to climate campaigner @collinrees.bsky.social w/ @priceofoil.bsky.social about the climate talks in Belem, Brazil.
🎙️: bit.ly/44aCCXk
Pleased to announce the Melbourne screening of the film journalist Nicholas Ford and I made title ‘Venezuela: The Cost of Challenging an Empire’ at the Wildflower Picture House & Bar at 6pm Saturday December 6. Scan QR code for tickets.
November 18, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Pleased to announce the Melbourne screening of the film journalist Nicholas Ford and I made title ‘Venezuela: The Cost of Challenging an Empire’ at the Wildflower Picture House & Bar at 6pm Saturday December 6. Scan QR code for tickets.
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Chile's presidential race pits Communist Jeannette Jara Román against far-right José Antonio Kast, son of a Nazi. Voters head to polls on November 16 to decide between sharply opposing visions for the country.
In Chile’s Presidential Race, Communist Party Candidate Faces the Son of a Nazi
On November 16, Chileans will choose between communist Jeannette Jara Román and far right politician José Antonio Kast.
truthout.org
November 12, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Chile's presidential race pits Communist Jeannette Jara Román against far-right José Antonio Kast, son of a Nazi. Voters head to polls on November 16 to decide between sharply opposing visions for the country.
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Venezuela has mobilized its military, deploying about 200,000 troops, in response to a US aircraft carrier and 15,000 US personnel near its coast. Tensions have soared since US strikes on boats began in September.
Venezuela Mobilizes Military in Response to Approaching US Aircraft Carrier
The US now has about 15,000 troops in the area where tensions have escalated since the boat strikes began in September.
truthout.org
November 12, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Venezuela has mobilized its military, deploying about 200,000 troops, in response to a US aircraft carrier and 15,000 US personnel near its coast. Tensions have soared since US strikes on boats began in September.
In #Chile’s Presidential Race, Communist Party Candidate Faces the Son of a Nazi. My analysis @truthout on the election this weekend. #JeannetteJara #JoseAntonioKast truthout.org/articles/in-...
In Chile’s Presidential Race, Communist Party Candidate Faces the Son of a Nazi
On November 16, Chileans will choose between communist Jeannette Jara Román and far right politician José Antonio Kast.
truthout.org
November 13, 2025 at 1:04 PM
In #Chile’s Presidential Race, Communist Party Candidate Faces the Son of a Nazi. My analysis @truthout on the election this weekend. #JeannetteJara #JoseAntonioKast truthout.org/articles/in-...
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~NEW EPISODE~
Genocide in Indonesia at 60.
In our latest, we talk with historian Clinton Fernandes about the the failed coup, mass killings, mass erasure of history and the rise of Suharto in Indonesia in 1965.
🎙️: bit.ly/4p9yDCJ
Genocide in Indonesia at 60.
In our latest, we talk with historian Clinton Fernandes about the the failed coup, mass killings, mass erasure of history and the rise of Suharto in Indonesia in 1965.
🎙️: bit.ly/4p9yDCJ
November 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
~NEW EPISODE~
Genocide in Indonesia at 60.
In our latest, we talk with historian Clinton Fernandes about the the failed coup, mass killings, mass erasure of history and the rise of Suharto in Indonesia in 1965.
🎙️: bit.ly/4p9yDCJ
Genocide in Indonesia at 60.
In our latest, we talk with historian Clinton Fernandes about the the failed coup, mass killings, mass erasure of history and the rise of Suharto in Indonesia in 1965.
🎙️: bit.ly/4p9yDCJ
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The former Cuban Minister of the Economy, who was unceremoniously removed from his post without explanation in early 2024, has been accused of corruption and (even bigger news) espionage
www.dw.com/es/cuba-acus...
www.dw.com/es/cuba-acus...
Cuba acusa a exministro por espionaje, evasión y lavado – DW – 01/11/2025
Alejandro Gil, extitular de Economía, fue destituido en febrero de 2024 por supuestos "graves errores".
www.dw.com
November 1, 2025 at 8:03 AM
The former Cuban Minister of the Economy, who was unceremoniously removed from his post without explanation in early 2024, has been accused of corruption and (even bigger news) espionage
www.dw.com/es/cuba-acus...
www.dw.com/es/cuba-acus...