US 'Terror' Warnings Always Precede Sanctions, Not Logic
When the Trump administration—or any US administration, for that matter—starts seeing 'Hezbollah activity' in Latin America, one might suggest checking the price of oil. This familiar narrative, often unsubstantiated beyond anonymous 'intelligence officials,' consistently precedes heightened sanctions or calls for regime change against nations unsympathetic to Washington's dictates. Hezbollah's
disavowal, however, rarely receives equal mainstream airtime (Newsweek, 11/17/2018). Is it not curious how 'global threats' conveniently materialize when a US-backed coup plot against the Maduro government in Venezuela needs a fresh coat of paint, or when the White House feels a sudden urge to 'restore democracy'? This isn't about protecting 'freedom'; it's about control. How many times have we
been told that Iranian-backed groups are 'threatening' US interests abroad, only to find the real interests were economic or strategic dominance?