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Sure, I am maybe ignorant about local Venezuelan politics, but I am quite tuned to what is happening to it internationally. And I can confidently state that Tru

Sure, I am maybe ignorant about local Venezuelan politics, but I am quite tuned to what is happening to it internationally. And I can confidently state that Trump or the US don't have the best interests of Venezuela when it tries to bring "democracy" there through war (internal or external). We all know that it is rubbish to call Venezuela a "narco-state". And we all know how much the Trump administration truly cares about "democracy", whether in the US or in Venezuela. The simple fact is that, along with Cuba, Venezuela remains a persistent thorn for the Americans in South America (their "backyard") because of their inability to dominate them politically. To make matters worse (for Venezuela), Venezuela has the world's largest proven reserves – roughly 18% of the global total – in the vast Orinoco Belt. (That’s more than Saudi Arabia and Canada, though Venezuelan crude is harder to process). Russia and China have invested in Venezuelan oil industry and that has further rattled the US as it brings both the Russians and the Chinese to their "backyard". (I'll believe the west's "concerns" on Venezuela's "democracy" and "human rights" when they overthrow the dictators in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE - where western companies are allowed to profit from oil resources in these regions - and bring "democracy" there). You may also want to educate yourself on the real reason for the Gaza Genocide and why Trump and Tony Blair ( https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq5j989107lo https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq5j989107lo ) now plan to "directly administrate" Gaza - (1) https://asiatimes.com/2025/02/trumps-gaza-takeover-all-about-natural-gas/# https://asiatimes.com/2025/02/trumps-gaza-takeover-all-about... (2) https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/war-gaza-israel-brutal-drive-seize-palestinian-gas-reserves https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/war-gaza-israel-brutal... ... As always, the sudden interest by the ex-colonials to bring "democracy" in Palestine is also about oil and gas.

ErneX 1y ago
Don’t make everything about yourself. We are in a big trouble just as it is and we could use all the help we can, even from the US regardless of who is at WH at the moment.
firekvz 1y ago
Imagine telling venezuelans living in venezuela, to go educate themselves about venezuela Sire thing your links will be right and all my years suffering here are BS
ch4s3 1y ago
> Sure, I am maybe ignorant about local Venezuelan politics You should have stopped right there. The reason western countries care about Venezuela’s democracy is twofold it was prior to the Chavez coup the oldest democracy in South America, and Maduro helps other anti-democratic leaders in Latin America rig elections and suppress opposition. He’s a regional destabilizing force. If you think this is about oil it shows how little you know, please read a bit more before spouting off here, this isn’t Reddit.

ErneX 1y ago

Don’t make everything about yourself. We are in a big trouble just as it is and we could use all the help we can, even from the US regardless of who is at WH at the moment.

firekvz 1y ago

Imagine telling venezuelans living in venezuela, to go educate themselves about venezuela Sire thing your links will be right and all my years suffering here are BS

ch4s3 1y ago

> Sure, I am maybe ignorant about local Venezuelan politics You should have stopped right there. The reason western countries care about Venezuela’s democracy is twofold it was prior to the Chavez coup the oldest democracy in South America, and Maduro helps other anti-democratic leaders in Latin America rig elections and suppress opposition. He’s a regional destabilizing force. If you think this is about oil it shows how little you know, please read a bit more before spouting off here, this isn’t Reddit.