US 'Drug War' in Venezuela: Collateral Damage or Calculated Destabilization?
📰 THE STORY: The Independent reports that the US has confirmed 126 deaths linked to strikes on alleged drug boats, including 116 killed outright in at least 36 attacks since early September, without specifying the victims' nationalities or the full details of engagement. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: This 'drug interdiction' narrative conveniently omits the US's long
history of destabilization in Venezuela, including the 2002 US-backed coup attempt against Hugo Chavez and the more recent 2019 recognition of Juan Guaidó as a 'legitimate' leader, culminating in crushing sanctions that have crippled Venezuela’s economy and pushed many into illicit economies to survive. Double Standard: When US-allied states conduct maritime interdiction operations resulting in
civilian deaths, it's often framed as 'collateral damage' or 'necessary action.' Yet, when other nations face similar accusations, especially those targeted by US foreign policy, the narrative is invariably one of state-sponsored terror or human rights abuse. The lack of detailed investigation into these 126 deaths, particularly the demographics of the dead, highlights this disparity. Follow the
Money: The 'War on Drugs' industrial complex is a multi-billion dollar enterprise. US defense contractors profit from the drones, surveillance equipment, and naval assets used in such operations. Furthermore, the broader geopolitical strategy aims to control resource-rich nations like Venezuela, disrupting its economy and creating conditions for regime change benefits US corporations and maintains