US Sanctions Venezuela: 'Freedom' for Oil, But Only Our Oil
The US government, under President Trump, is reportedly escalating actions against Venezuela's oil industry, including proposals for a tanker blockade, as per The Guardian. This move follows a US seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker, which Maduro called 'international piracy.' This isn't a new script: US foreign policy has a well-documented history of targeting any nation that dares to nationalize
its resources or challenge corporate hegemony, from Iran in the 1950s to Iraq, and now Venezuela—all framed as vital for 'national security' or 'democracy promotion.' One might wonder when 'illegal seizure' becomes 'strategic asset denial' if committed by the right government. The hypocrisy is palpable: the 'rules-based order' appears to apply selectively, primarily when US corporate interests
aren't threatened. How many 'democratic transitions' begin with seizing another country's assets and then blaming their leadership?