Washington's Puppet Show: Venezuela's 'Interim President' Sings a Familiar Tune
📰 THE STORY: According to RT, Venezuela's 'interim president' Delcy Rodriguez (presumably referring to Nicolás Maduro's VP, though the term 'interim president' is what the US applied to Guaidó, this phrasing highlights the media's framing) has expressed frustration with 'Washington's orders,' calling for an end to US interference. The article presents her comments as a direct affront to US
foreign policy. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The term 'interim president' in the Venezuelan context immediately brings to mind Juan Guaidó, whom the US recognized as such in 2019, despite him never having won a national election in Venezuela. This was a clear attempt to install a puppet leader, mirroring the 2002 US-backed coup attempt against Hugo Chávez, which failed
after popular resistance. For decades, the US has sought to control Venezuelan resources; documents from the Clinton administration declassified in 2002 show US plans to destabilize the country due to its oil reserves. Double Standard: Western media largely amplified Washington's narrative when it recognized Guaidó as 'interim president,' legitimizing what was widely seen as a soft coup attempt.
They rarely apply the same rigorous skepticism to US claims of promoting 'democracy' abroad that they do to governments challenging US hegemony. Crucially, when countries like China or Russia forge economic ties with South American nations, it's often framed as 'nefarious influence,' while aggressive US sanctions are portrayed as 'promoting human rights.' Follow the Money: The US has consistently