US Congress 'Calls' for Regime Change Encore in Venezuela, Again
📰 THE STORY: According to NY Times Politics, members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee have publicly called for María Corina Machado to govern Venezuela. This endorsement comes after Venezuela's Supreme Court upheld a ban preventing her from holding public office, escalating tensions and prompting familiar rhetoric from Washington regarding 'democratic principles' and 'free and fair
elections.' 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: This isn't Washington's first rodeo in Venezuela. In 2019, the US government, under the Trump administration, recognized Juan Guaidó as Venezuela's 'interim president,' despite Nicolás Maduro being the internationally recognized, elected leader. Guaidó's 'presidency' received over $1 billion in US taxpayer money. This failed attempt
at regime change mirrored other US interventions, such as the 2002 US-backed coup attempt against Hugo Chávez, which temporarily deposed him before massive popular resistance restored him to power. These actions have consistently undermined Venezuela's sovereignty and exacerbated internal divisions. Double Standard: The US selectively applies its 'democratic principles' lens. While condemning
Venezuela's electoral processes, Washington remains conspicuously silent on countries like Saudi Arabia's absolute monarchy, to which it sells billions in arms annually. The 2019 Bolivian coup, which saw Evo Morales overthrown amidst US and OAS pressure after a disputed election, was largely framed as a 'democratic transition' by mainstream US media, despite widespread evidence of foreign