Trump's Venezuela Oil Plan: Who Needs Diplomacy?
The New Arab suggests that if the U.S. secures access to Venezuela’s vast oil reserves, it could pull 40% of global supply into Washington’s orbit. This isn't just about market dynamics; it's a familiar script. Recall the 2002 attempted coup against Hugo Chávez, backed by elements within the U.S. government, detailed in declassified State Department documents. Or the consistent U.S. sanctions
regimen designed to cripple the Venezuelan economy and exert political pressure, a policy that predates Trump and continues to devastate the civilian population. One might wonder if 'oil gamble' is a polite euphemism for geopolitical strong-arming, considering the U.S. has a long track record of prioritizing resource control over state sovereignty. How many 'democratic transitions' begin with
discussions about oil access? It certainly beats tedious things like, say, international law or the wishes of the Venezuelan populace whom these policies ostensibly aim to 'help.'