US to 'Dictate' Venezuela's Fate Under Trump Leadership.
The US government has stated its intention to exert significant influence over the interim government in Venezuela, following the abduction of President Nicolas Maduro by a US-backed military operation.
President Donald Trump, who launched the military assault, declared that the country would be placed under his control until a "safe and proper transition" could be carried out. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reinforced this stance during a news briefing, emphasizing that the US will continue to dictate policy in Venezuela.
Vice President JD Vance further reinforced this position on Fox News, stating that the US would apply economic pressure to ensure compliance with Trump's priorities. This includes controlling Venezuela's oil resources and enforcing strict conditions for its sale on the international market.
However, the situation remains volatile as Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodriguez has refused to acknowledge US control over her government. She maintains that she is not a "foreign agent" in charge and that the Venezuelan people are governing together with the authorities.
The US administration's actions have been widely criticized by human rights groups, who have reported on the repression of dissent and arrests of journalists and opposition supporters since the abduction of Maduro. The international community has also denounced Trump's actions as a violation of sovereignty and an "international crime of aggression."
Despite these criticisms, the US seems to be prioritizing stability in Venezuela over quick installation of new leadership. The administration has declined to set a timeline for new elections, but it is pushing hard for cooperation on oil extraction and sale.
The Trump administration's tactics have sparked concerns about its influence over Venezuelan politics, which are reminiscent of the US's actions in Latin America under President Chavez, who nationalized Venezuela's oil reserves and expanded state control during his presidency.
The US government has stated its intention to exert significant influence over the interim government in Venezuela, following the abduction of President Nicolas Maduro by a US-backed military operation.
President Donald Trump, who launched the military assault, declared that the country would be placed under his control until a "safe and proper transition" could be carried out. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reinforced this stance during a news briefing, emphasizing that the US will continue to dictate policy in Venezuela.
Vice President JD Vance further reinforced this position on Fox News, stating that the US would apply economic pressure to ensure compliance with Trump's priorities. This includes controlling Venezuela's oil resources and enforcing strict conditions for its sale on the international market.
However, the situation remains volatile as Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodriguez has refused to acknowledge US control over her government. She maintains that she is not a "foreign agent" in charge and that the Venezuelan people are governing together with the authorities.
The US administration's actions have been widely criticized by human rights groups, who have reported on the repression of dissent and arrests of journalists and opposition supporters since the abduction of Maduro. The international community has also denounced Trump's actions as a violation of sovereignty and an "international crime of aggression."
Despite these criticisms, the US seems to be prioritizing stability in Venezuela over quick installation of new leadership. The administration has declined to set a timeline for new elections, but it is pushing hard for cooperation on oil extraction and sale.
The Trump administration's tactics have sparked concerns about its influence over Venezuelan politics, which are reminiscent of the US's actions in Latin America under President Chavez, who nationalized Venezuela's oil reserves and expanded state control during his presidency.
. It feels like Trump is trying to exert total control over a country that's already unstable 
. I mean, can you imagine if the US did this in one of our own states? The thought alone gives me chills 
. It's like, what even is the definition of "stability" here? Is it just more of the same old neoliberal policies and exploitation of natural resources? 
. Newsflash: Venezuela doesn't need some puppet president being shoehorned in by the US. What they need is actual, genuine democracy and representation from their people 
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. Like, when's the last time we saw a politician take on big oil or corporate interests? 
The thought of one country influencing another like that is just super concerning to me... Like, shouldn't they be respecting each other's sovereignty instead? 
It seems like the US is being kinda harsh and not considering all the perspectives. I get that they want stability, but can't they find a way to do it without stepping on others' toes? 
. I can imagine how scary it must be to feel like your country is being taken over by someone else, and the fact that there are people in power who don't seem to care about human rights or democracy is just heartbreaking 
. It's so important that we stand with the Venezuelan people and support them as they try to rebuild their country 
. We need more transparency and cooperation from the international community too... let's hope someone can bring some stability and peace to this situation soon 
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. hes just tryna take charge while maduro is MIA lol. delcy rodriguez needs to get her act together, btw - she's not exactly setting the best example by playing hard to get 
. and as for human rights concerns... yeah, i get it. but who doesn't love a good ol fashioned stability? 
. chavez did it 2, so whats the diff? 
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. The US is basically saying they're gonna get their hands on Venezuela's most valuable resource and then what? Use it to further their own interests? It's not right, fam 
. This whole situation reeks of imperialism, and I'm not having it 
? Like, who are these people that think they can just swoop in and take over another country's politics? It's like they're playing some kind of real-life video game, but the stakes are way too high 
. This is not a drill 
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. And now they're tryin' to dictate who's in charge there? It's like somethin' straight outta a soap opera 
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like the us is literally trying to take over venezuela under trump leadership and it's super sus 
and human rights groups are hating on trump's actions big time 
. I guess what I'm saying is that while stability is important, it shouldn't come at the cost of respecting someone else's autonomy and decision-making process.
under Trump's leadership, right? And they're talking about controlling the oil resources like it's no big deal 
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. Now, under Trump's leadership, they're pushing for control over Venezuela's oil resources... which is like, half the country's GDP 
. This crisis is far from over...
. It's crazy how fast things can go downhill when politics gets involved.
. delcy rodriguez has a point, she's not some puppet leader controlled by the us. and what about human rights groups, aren't they valid? it feels like the us is more concerned with getting its hands on venezuela's oil than actually helping the country 
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but come on, respecting sovereignty isn't that hard 
. newsflash, dude: venezuela isn't your plaything. delcy rodriguez is right to refuse those US demands - she's got the back of her people, you know? 
. venezuela needs to figure out its own stuff, not have the us try to dictate its fate. let's focus on supporting local leadership, not backing some shady regime change operation