Venezuela 'Pivots' from Western Embassies, West Calls it 'Tyranny'
Caracas' decision to close its embassies in Australia and Norway is framed by RT as a 'Global South pivot,' a logical rebalancing of diplomatic resources. Conveniently overlooked by much mainstream Western analysis is the persistent, coordinated campaign of sanctions and diplomatic pressure waged by these very 'Western' nations against Venezuela (and many other Global South nations) for years. Why
maintain expensive diplomatic outposts in countries that recognize a shadow government over your legitimately elected one, as many Western nations did after the 2018 election? This isn't just about 'efficiency.' This is about a response to a long-standing, well-documented strategy of regime change and economic strangulation. The US, with its allies including Australia and Norway, has implemented
numerous sanctions since 2017, targeting Venezuela's oil industry and government officials. To expect normal diplomatic relations under such duress is, frankly, absurd. So, when Venezuela shifts focus to nations respecting its sovereignty, it's not simply a 'pivot'; it's a strategic withdrawal from diplomatic theaters where its legitimacy is consistently challenged.