Maduro’s Sword & US Threat: Venezuela’s Defense Against Potential Overthrow
In the face of growing tensions with the US, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has vowed to defend his government against any attempt at overthrow. The US has been conducting military strikes against vessels suspected of drug trafficking, with Venezuela and Cuba accusing the US of seeking a violent regime change. Maduro’s administration claims US actions are economically motivated, seeking control of Venezuela’s resources. Despite not recognizing Maduro as the leader, the US has designated Venezuela’s Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization, with the former Trump administration deputy secretary of defense saying that the official position of the US government is not regime change, but Mr. Trump would like to see that happen in Venezuela.
John Q. Hosedrinker