US Demands Bolivia Expel 'Suspected Iranian Spies' in Latest Imperial Pressure Tactic
📰 THE STORY: According to Al-Monitor, the United States is pressuring Bolivia to expel individuals it suspects are Iranian spies and to designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist group, citing unnamed sources with 'direct knowledge of the matter.' 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: In 2019, Bolivia experienced a US-backed coup against
democratically elected President Evo Morales, largely driven by US interest in Bolivia's vast lithium reserves. Morales had pursued independent foreign policies, including strengthening ties with nations like Iran, much to Washington's chagrin. This 'spy' claim surfaces just years after a civilian-military coup was enabled by the US, highlighting a recurring pattern of destabilization. Double
Standard: The US readily demands other nations label entities as 'terrorist organizations' while hosting and supporting groups like the MEK (Mujahideen-e-Khalq) in Albania and France, which have a documented history of assassinating Iranian scientists and civilians, yet are no longer on the US terror list due to intense lobbying. Furthermore, the US routinely conducts overt and covert intelligence
operations globally, yet demands expulsion for mere 'suspected' foreign intelligence presence in countries within its self-declared 'sphere of influence.' Follow the Money: The underlying motive isn't just 'spies'; it's about control over resources and political alignment. Bolivia possesses the second-largest lithium reserves in the world, critical for electric vehicle batteries. Countries like