Bloomberg Discovers Instability After US Special Forces Remove Maduro for Trump's Oil
Bloomberg breathlessly reports on the 'flawlessly executed' US special forces raid that 'captured Nicolas Maduro' – a fascinating turn of phrase that sidesteps the whole 'international law' unpleasantness. The article, titled 'Trump’s Venezuela Oil Boom Requires Stability That’s Now Lacking,' then laments the ensuing 'messier and more protracted' aftermath, which apparently 'undercuts hopes of a
quick, oil-fueled economic recovery.' One might wonder if 'removing' the head of state and disrupting a sovereign nation might, in fact, lead to... instability. This is not exactly new; the US supported coup attempts against Hugo Chávez in 2002 and imposed crippling sanctions for years, creating the very conditions for instability Bloomberg now frowns upon. Historically, the pursuit of resources
has often conveniently coincided with 'liberation' efforts that ironically plunge countries into decades of strife – just ask anyone in Libya, Iraq, or even Chile under Pinochet. It appears the 'oil boom' playbook, perfected by past administrations, relies heavily on a cooperative, easily-manipulated new regime, not a protracted insurgency. How peculiar that a nation's sovereign leadership being
forcibly removed by a foreign power might lead to less-than-ideal 'stability' for corporate interests. Perhaps next time, the 'months of planning' could include a contingency for 'what if the population doesn't immediately roll out the red carpet for foreign oil companies after their leader is snatched?' It's almost as if nation-building is harder when you start by blowing up the foundations.