US Media Wonders Why Maduro is 'Isolated' While Ignoring Its Own Threats
The New Arab highlights Azmi Bishara's commentary on the attempted abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, a detail often softened by mainstream outlets to 'isolated leader' rather than 'target of a US-backed kidnapping plot.' This comes after the US Justice Department, in March 2020, offered a $15 million reward for information leading to Maduro's arrest, effectively painting a target
on a head of state. One might recall similar 'isolations' when the US decided Qaddafi or Saddam were suddenly unfit to rule, usually followed by an 'intervention.' It's fascinating how a country that actively pursues the overthrow of foreign leaders then acts surprised when said leaders are 'unwilling to cooperate' with its diktats. Bishara wisely connects the dots to Somaliland and Yemen, showing
a pattern of external meddling disguised as 'democracy promotion' or 'counter-terrorism.' One wonders if CNN will ever run a segment connecting US-imposed sanctions, assassination attempts, and billions in aid to opposition groups to, perhaps, the 'lack of trust' from targeted nations. (Spoiler: They won't.)