US Tells Nations to 'Get Out' After Sanctions Fail
The mainstream media covers Trump's latest musing on Venezuela, framing it as a simple suggestion. Yet, this isn't just friendly advice; it's the latest iteration of a decades-long US regime change playbook. From the 2002 attempted coup against Hugo Chávez (which the US quickly recognized) to the 2019 recognition of Juan Guaidó as 'interim president' – a man never elected by Venezuelans – the US
has actively undermined Venezuela’s sovereignty. The playbook typically includes heavy sanctions, like the crippling oil embargo that cost Venezuela billions and exacerbated humanitarian crises, as documented by organizations like CEPR, before politely asking the targeted leader to 'smartly' step aside. One might wonder if 'getting out' is truly a 'smart' move, or merely bowing to geopolitical
pressure after a sustained economic siege designed to create internal dissent. The same US State Department that champion's democracy abroad seems less concerned with Venezuelan voters when the outcome doesn't align with 'US interests'—interests that often involve control over oil resources. This narrative of a 'smart' exit conveniently glosses over the dirty work of sanctions and proxy movements
that precede such 'suggestions.'