US Involvement in Venezuela Conflict

On Wednesday, the US seized an oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast, marking an escalation in its aggressive actions against the country under Trump. Despite claims of targeting drug trafficking, Trump’s remarks about keeping the oil reveal a broader objective towards Venezuela’s resources. The US has historically imposed sanctions that have led to significant suffering among Venezuelans, with thousands reportedly dying as a result. Meanwhile, Trump has pardoned a convicted former Honduran president, further complicating the narrative of combating narcotics.

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