U.S. Strikes Venezuela, Bloomberg Asks 'Next Steps' – 60 Years Too Late?
Bloomberg's headline declares a U.S. drone strike in Venezuela a 'new phase' and an 'escalation' by Trump, raising questions about 'how far he's willing to go.' This framing suggests U.S. interference south of the border is an anomaly, not a playbook staple. From the 1954 coup in Guatemala to the Contra Wars in Nicaragua, and countless economic stranglings in between, 'how far' the U.S. is willing
to go has been graphically demonstrated for over a century. The only 'new' aspect here is a drone, not the intent. One might wonder if mainstream outlets consider any invasion, coup, or sanction against a sovereign nation in the Global South anything other than a benign 'raising of questions.' It appears some states are afforded sovereignty only when they align with U.S. geopolitical interests, or
when the 'drug-trafficking' narrative is conveniently available. Perhaps Bloomberg forgot to check the historical record before implying this is Trump's unique innovation.