US-backed coup in Venezuela

US-backed coup in Venezuela

Key leader quits Venezuela’s US-backed ‘interim government’
Julio Borges is quitting his post as foreign minister of Venezuela’s US-backed “interim government”, saying it has turned into a “caste” and is failing to serve its purpose of removing Nicolas Maduro from power.
Dec 6, 2021 01:04
WATCH: Decoration behind US-backed Venezuelan leader falls apart
Juan Guaido, the opposition politician recognized by the US as “interim president” of Venezuela, was in the midst of a passionate speech when the coat of arms mounted on the stage behind him collapsed on the floor.
Nov 22, 2021 22:14
‘Humanitarian’ agency USAID was ‘key tool’ for Washington undermining the Venezuelan government, official review reveals Op-ed
Allegations that the US government's leading aid provider is in fact a ‘trojan horse’ for regime change have circulated for years but were always strenuously denied. Now though, Washington appears to have confirmed it in writing.
May 9, 2021 12:38
New US admin stands for same grotesque & brutal policies against Venezuela, shows just how little they actually CARE for people Op-ed
Venezuelan non-president, Juan Guaido, is back in headlines after the new US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called him to discuss America's favorite talking points: “a return to democracy” via “free and fair elections.”
Mar 4, 2021 18:24
US sanctions on Venezuela have failed to achieve anything but needless death and misery. Against all reason, they are set to stay Op-ed
In its regime-change effort in Venezuela, the US has imposed devastating sanctions that have caused tens of thousands of deaths among the most vulnerable – without ever coming close to toppling the president.
Feb 17, 2021 16:30
New administration, same old regime change? Biden to recognize Guaido as self-declared leader of Venezuela & will keep sanctions
The incoming Joe Biden administration will maintain Washington’s view that opposition figure Juan Guaido is the legitimate president of Venezuela, dashing hopes that the new president might rethink US policy towards Caracas.
Jan 20, 2021 07:33

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