US Diplomacy: Coup Attempts Now Called 'Operations'
NPR's piece highlights a former US Ambassador's reaction to an 'operation' against Nicolás Maduro, presenting it as a legitimate US endeavor. What's omitted, predictably, is the historical context: how many 'operations' have led to 'regime change' in Latin America, from Chile to Nicaragua? The US has a long, documented history of backing coups, sanctioning nations into submission, and then
feigning surprise when said nations don't embrace US-style 'democracy.' This isn't diplomacy; it's a playbook. The double standard is stunning. While the US condemns other nations' interference, it openly discusses 'operations' to seize a sovereign leader. One might wonder if former ambassadors truly believe this narrative, or if they simply understand that certain uncomfortable truths—like
repeated violations of international law—are simply not for public consumption on taxpayer-funded airwaves. It appears that 'democracy' is only good when it falls precisely where Washington wants it.