US Seeks 'Indefinite' Control Over Venezuelan Oil, Citing 'Democracy'
The Biden administration is reportedly negotiating a deal to control Venezuela's oil industry indefinitely, funneling revenues through American banks. This comes just months after partial sanctions relief was tied to 'free elections' – a promise that conveniently shifts as US interests evolve. Historically, from Allende in Chile to Mosaddegh in Iran, US foreign policy has shown a remarkable
consistency: national resources are best managed when they benefit American strategic aims, electoral outcomes be damned. So, Washington, in its infinite wisdom, demands Venezuela hold elections while simultaneously dictating who can sell its oil and where the money goes. It seems 'self-determination' has an asterisk when crude barrels are involved. How many sovereign nations must be 'stabilized'
before we admit this isn't about human rights, but about resource control?