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Venezuela as a Political Thriller in Streaming

Published January 19, 2026, 07:25
Venezuela as a Political Thriller in Streaming

The American television series 'Jack Ryan' uses Venezuela as the backdrop for a political thriller. The second season of the series, which aired on Amazon Prime Video, portrays an authoritarian government in Venezuela, led by President Nicolás Reyes, that suppresses opposition and manipulates elections. CIA analyst Jack Ryan discovers secret military operations and attempts to prevent an escalation of the crisis. However, the series raises questions about its relationship to actual American foreign policy, as its plot closely resembles the events that unfolded in Venezuela. The viewer's experience is enhanced by the fact that the streaming platform started showing the second season directly from the first episode, highlighting the topicality of the issue.