Rubio's Venezuela Plan: More 'Freedom', Less Oil for Maduro
The New York Times dutifully reports on Senator Marco Rubio's proposed 'long-term U.S. involvement' in Venezuela. This isn't just about restoring democracy, we're told; it's about 'stability' and 'regional security.' (Translation: American interests, disguised as benevolent intervention). Curiously, phrases like 'history of U.S. coups,' 'oil nationalization backfire,' or 'Chavez's election after
decades of compliant leadership' tend to vanish from these strategic narratives. It's almost as if 'long-term involvement' consistently produces the exact instability it claims to solve. Rubio’s enthusiasm for 'regime change' isn't new. He's been an outspoken critic of the Maduro government, consistently pushing for tougher sanctions. One might wonder about the timing and unwavering focus on
countries with significant oil reserves that aren't exactly 'friendly' to U.S. corporate interests. How many 'democratic transitions' does a nation need before we acknowledge the strategy itself might be the problem?