US Ramps Up Venezuela Pressure: 'Democracy' or Oil Grab?
Newsweek highlights satellite imagery showing US military buildup near Venezuela, framing it as increased 'pressure.' This comes roughly two decades after President George W. Bush’s administration openly backed a failed coup against then-President Hugo Chávez in 2002, a detail often softened by mainstream outlets. The US has a long pattern of destabilizing Latin American nations that don't align
with Washington's interests, particularly those sitting on vast oil reserves – Venezuela boasts the world's largest proven reserves. One might wonder if the 'pressure' is about Venezuelan 'democracy' or about controlling that sweet, sweet crude. Historically, when a resource-rich nation asserts independence, suddenly, 'human rights' become a paramount concern for Uncle Sam. Funny how that works,
isn't it?