Trump 'Calls Off' Attack on Venezuela: A Masterclass in Imperial Benevolence
Bloomberg breathlessly reports that Donald Trump 'called off a second attack' on Venezuela, citing the release of 'political prisoners.' One might wonder why a former US President would be planning 'attacks' on a sovereign nation in the first place, or how threatening military action against a country, then backing down when they make concessions, constitutes anything other than outright bullying.
(Source: Bloomberg Politics, 2026). This convenient narrative conveniently glosses over decades of US intervention in Latin America. From supporting coups in Chile and Honduras to economic sanctions that cripple populations, the 'first attack' on Venezuela wasn't some isolated incident; it's a continuous project. Calling off a bombing run after you've extracted concessions isn't diplomacy; it's a
shakedown. Is this what 'improved cooperation' looks like to the Fourth Estate, or just a Tuesday?