Fox News Cheers 'Berlin Wall Moment' for Venezuela: A Familiar Refrain
đź“° THE STORY: Fox News breathlessly reports on Venezuelan opposition figure MarĂa Corina Machado, portraying her potential return to power as a 'fall of the Berlin Wall' moment for the Americas, signaling an end to the current government and a new era of democracy. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: This 'democratic transition' narrative began long ago. The US actively backed a
failed coup attempt against the democratically elected Hugo Chávez in 2002. Since then, successive administrations have imposed crippling sanctions, including an oil embargo in 2019, seizing billions in Venezuelan assets and causing an estimated 100,000 deaths from lack of medicine and food, according to CEPR. This isn't about 'democracy' but regime change. Double Standard: When governments
aligned with US interests face popular protests, they're often deemed 'internal matters' or 'necessary crackdowns.' Yet, in Venezuela, any opposition figure, no matter how unpopular domestically, is immediately elevated as a 'democratic leader,' receiving uncritical media amplification and overt US government support. Compare this to the silence on overwhelming pro-government protests in countries
like Colombia or Ecuador when the US agenda aligns with the ruling party. Follow the Money: MarĂa Corina Machado and other opposition figures have received significant funding from US government entities. USAID and the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) have openly channeled tens of millions of dollars to Venezuelan opposition groups for 'democracy promotion' over the years, effectively