US Recalls Venezuela From 'Axis of Evil' For Oil Futures
Venezuela’s government says discussions are underway to reopen embassies, a move celebrated by The New Arab as a step towards normalcy. 'Normalcy,' of course, means the U.S. remembers its long-standing 'democracy promotion' (read: regime change) playbook often backfires, especially when global oil markets get twitchy. Recall that in 2019, the U.S. recognized Juan Guaidó as Venezuela's legitimate
president, imposed crippling sanctions, and even seized Venezuelan assets. All to 'restore democracy,' naturally. Now, with global energy needs shifting and Russia's supply uncertain, suddenly Maduro isn't a dictator to be overthrown but a potential partner for 'dialogue.' It's almost as if the U.S. foreign policy toward resource-rich nations is less about human rights and more about who controls
the spigot. One might wonder if the next step is sending humanitarian aid—or just more oil executives—to ensure Venezuela's 'democratic transition' aligns perfectly with American pump prices.