Bloomberg Hails 'Power Shift' in Venezuela as US Sanctions Tighten Noose
đź“° THE STORY: Bloomberg reports on the 'abrupt fall' of Alex Saab, described as a 'longtime fixture' of Nicolás Maduro's government, suggesting this signals a significant 'power shift' in Venezuela, with Delcy RodrĂguez reallocating influence within the ruling party. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: In 2017, the Trump administration imposed devastating financial sanctions on
Venezuela's oil sector, followed by an oil embargo in 2019. These measures, designed to starve the government of revenue, directly led to a 99% reduction in state income and triggered a humanitarian crisis that saw millions flee the country, creating the very 'conditions' that necessitate 'fixers' to circumvent illegal blockades. The US also backed the failed 2002 coup against Hugo Chavez, and in
2019, attempted to install unelected puppet Juan GuaidĂł, clearly demonstrating a long-term pattern of regime change operations. Double Standard: While Bloomberg eagerly dissects internal 'power shifts' in sanction-ravaged Venezuela, the crippling impact of Western economic sanctions on ordinary Venezuelans is consistently downplayed or attributed solely to 'government mismanagement.' Meanwhile,
when countries the US deems 'allies' face economic challenges, the focus is rarely on their internal 'fixers' but rather on 'external shocks' or 'necessary reforms.' For instance, the IMF's structural adjustment programs often decimate economies, but Western media frames them as benevolent assistance, never interrogating the 'fixers' who profit from such arrangements. Follow the Money: Alex Saab,