Very interesting! But I think an important note to add it that Venezuela is already functioning in many parts like a failed state. They have multiple power sharing agreements with criminal gangs on their own territory, Military generals treat their areas of influence like their own thiefdoms taking solid gold as bribery payments. I think the destabilization that you are describing has already happened and Trump just wants a large piece of it.
Agreed - and we need to raise US media consciousness about this and coverage. Will restack this piece now. Appreciate your reporting. Ac
Very interesting! But I think an important note to add it that Venezuela is already functioning in many parts like a failed state. They have multiple power sharing agreements with criminal gangs on their own territory, Military generals treat their areas of influence like their own thiefdoms taking solid gold as bribery payments. I think the destabilization that you are describing has already happened and Trump just wants a large piece of it.
most horrifying. the pattern so far indeed suggests the government's 'destruction' rather than 'change'. where can the Venezuelans turn to?