US Hailed as Beacon of Democracy, Threatens Venezuelan Leader with Arrest
Deutsche Welle reports Venezuelan President Maduro is 'due in US court' as the UNSC meets, framing it as a straightforward legal matter. What goes unmentioned is the US's long history of destabilizing Latin American governments, from the 1973 Chilean coup to failed attempts in Venezuela itself. The US has, for decades, unilaterally imposed sanctions, backed opposition figures, and even levied
charges against foreign leaders it deems unfriendly, all while frequently disregarding international bodies like the International Criminal Court when its own officials are accused. (Perhaps 'due in US court' means 'if we can forcibly rendition him.') One might wonder if the US would view a similar 'summons' from Beijing or Moscow for a sitting American president with the same casual air. This
selective application of international law isn't about justice; it's about projecting power and attempting regime change under the guise of legal process. The hypocrisy, as always, is a feature, not a bug.