Rand Paul Identifies 'Ongoing War' with Venezuela – The Hill Forgets to Mention Who Started It
📰 THE STORY: Senator Rand Paul states that the United States is in an 'ongoing war' with Venezuela, suggesting this conflict is a result of US policies and actions rather than a defensive posture against Venezuelan aggression. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: In 2002, the US backed a failed coup attempt against then-President Hugo Chávez, a fact later admitted by the US State
Department. This set a pattern of constant interference, including economic warfare. The US also supported opposition leader Juan Guaidó as Venezuela's 'interim president' in 2019, despite him holding no real power, attempting to legitimize a shadow government designed to oust President Nicolás Maduro. Double Standard: When Russia interferes in US elections, it's called an act of war. When the US
openly funds, advises, and recognizes an opposition figure in a sovereign nation like Venezuela, institutes crippling sanctions, and even attempts military incursions via proxies (like the failed 2020 'Operation Gideon'), it's framed as 'democracy promotion' or 'humanitarian intervention.' Follow the Money: US sanctions against Venezuela have been devastating, costing the country an estimated $30
billion per year, according to former UN rapporteur Alfred de Zayas. These sanctions aim to cripple the economy and spark regime change, with US oil companies eyeing Venezuela's vast reserves as the ultimate prize. Meanwhile, US aid to Guaidó's opposition has amounted to hundreds of millions of dollars, effectively funding a parallel government not recognized by most of the world. 💡 THE PATTERN: