US Finds 'Drugs' in Venezuela, Not Black Gold
When American politicians suddenly develop a profound interest in a Latin American nation's drug problem, veteran observers know to check the natural resources map. The Independent highlights Trump's hollow justification for targeting Venezuela, yet barely scratches the gilded surface of petroleum. This isn't newfound moral outrage; it's a well-worn playbook, with variations seen in Iraq and
Libya, where 'security threats' often materialize near vast oil reserves. Remember the 2002 attempted coup against Chávez, which the Bush administration initially recognized? That wasn't just about 'democracy'. The US has a rich history of regime change operations in resource-rich nations, from Iran in '53 to Chile in '73. To suggest Trump's Venezuela fixation is 'above all else' about drug
smugglers and not the largest proven oil reserves on Earth is either naive or a remarkable feat of editorial self-censorship. It appears the 'international law' the Independent rightfully mourns only applies when it's not resource acquisition season.