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Following U.S. actions in Venezuela, lawmakers in western Massachusetts are demanding answers over the raid that led to President Nicolas Maduro’s capture. They’re also scrutinizing the Trump administration’s plans for the Latin American country and its oil reserves.The Pioneer Valley’s two U.S. representatives tell WAMC that they condemn the actions and brutality of Maduro’s regime, and also have strong words for the White House over bypassing congress to capture the dictator and his wife over the weekend.One congressman also plans on refiling a special war powers resolution to rein in military actions against Venezuela.

Howard Dean offers his perspectives on national politics, including weekend actions by the Trump administration in Venezuela.

Candidates in this year’s Democratic Massachusetts Senate primary are reacting to the Trump administration’s seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

Within hours of the United States capturing the head of Venezuela, and as questions emerged over what comes next, “emergency protests” came together across the country, including in western Massachusetts.Standing in the cold, many denounced the Trump administration, with many calling out the President’s rationale, including interests in Venezuelan oil reserves.

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Hugo Chavez’s death has drawn the world’s attention as Venezuela faces regime change for the first time in fourteen years. Since he came to power in 1999,…