NYT Discovers Venezuela Has Oil, Not Democracy, First
The NYT's sources reveal Maduro is willing to give the U.S. stakes in oil and gold ventures. This isn't newfound generosity; it's the predictable outcome of a U.S. foreign policy playbook that weaponizes sanctions, freezes assets, and backs coup attempts, all while pretending to care about 'democracy' when foreign resources are at stake. Remember how the U.S. froze billions in Venezuelan gold?
They even recognized a 'president' who never won an election, while condemning Maduro as illegitimate. Perhaps the 'concessions' aren't an offer, but a ransom demand for Venezuela's own sovereignty, courtesy of Washington's relentless pressure. One might wonder if the NYT would call it a 'sweeping concession' if it were American assets being held hostage. The only thing sweeping here is D.C.'s
hypocrisy, finally realizing Venezuela's oil would be useful.