US 'Killer' Label from Venezuela: A History Primer Newsweek Won't Write
This 'news' isn't just about missile strikes. It's about a consistent pattern of US intervention in Latin America. From supporting coups against democratically elected leaders like Salvador Allende in Chile (1973), to the Iran-Contra affair funneling arms to Nicaraguan Contras (1985–1987) – the US playbook for 'democracy promotion' often involves bloodshed. In Venezuela specifically, the 2002 coup
attempt against Hugo Chávez had clear U.S. backing, a fact often conveniently omitted from mainstream narratives. So, when Newsweek reports Venezuela's 'killer' remark, it's not simply an inflammatory accusation. It’s a historical synopsis, delivered by a target, echoing a long-standing, well-documented legacy of US-led destabilization and violence across the continent. One might wonder if
Newsweek considers historical context unessential or just inconvenient.