US Seizes Venezuela Tanker Amid 'Democracy' Push
The New Arab reports the US seized its sixth Venezuela-linked tanker since December. This 'rule of law' enforcement, targeting a nation rich in oil the US doesn't control, just happens to precede a pow-wow between Trump and Machado—a prime example of Washington's preferred 'democratic' candidates, who consistently call for more US sanctions and intervention. (One might call it a rather unsubtle
flex, wouldn't you say?). This isn't about international maritime law; it’s about a deeply worn playbook. First, demonize the 'authoritarian' regime, then strangle its economy with sanctions, then empower a US-approved opposition, and finally, apply overwhelming pressure—economic or otherwise—to achieve 'regime change.' The US has been attempting this specific maneuver against Venezuela for
decades, from coups funded by the National Endowment for Democracy to continuous sanctions that cripple the populace while 'leadership' talks about freeing them. Apparently, seizing their ships is just another Tuesday in the quest for 'freedom.'