US Flexes 'Democracy' Muscles... Against Venezuela
When Newsweek reports America is 'flexing military power' at Venezuela, it conveniently omits the US's long, bloody history of 'flexing' against Latin American nations that dare to control their own resources. This isn't about 'democracy' or 'stability'; it's about oil and adherence to Washington's dictates. Remember when Hugo Chávez nationalized oil assets in 2007? Apparently, that was a
geopolitical sin. Instead of highlighting the historical context of US interventions—from Chile to Nicaragua—the article presents Caracas'es moves as inexplicable provocations warranting a show of force. One might wonder if the US would treat a 'friendly' nation sitting on the world's largest proven oil reserves (17.5% according to OPEC) with such theatrical displays of naval supremacy. The
answer, historically, is a resounding no.