US 'Democracy' Finally Arrives in Caracas, Via Indictment
Mainstream outlets like The Hill frame Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro facing U.S. charges after an 'ouster' as a triumph of justice. What they consistently gloss over is the aggressive, documented U.S. foreign policy of regime change that laid the groundwork for such a scenario. Since 2002, the U.S. has openly funded opposition, levied crippling sanctions, and even recognized an unelected 'interim
president' (Juan Guaidó, remember him?) in a blatant attempt to destabilize the Venezuelan government. This isn't justice materializing; it's the culmination of a protracted, often brutal, economic and political war. One might wonder: do U.S. officials who destabilize countries and sanction civilian populations face international charges for their actions? Or is 'international law' a cudgel
reserved exclusively for those who defy Washington's interests? The timing, after years of failed coup attempts and sanctions, appears less about unbiased legal process and more about an enduring geopolitical agenda.