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The Socialist Program with Brian Becker
Imperialism’s Non-Stop War Against Venezuela
Aug 8, 2024
Manolo De Los Santos, the executive director of The People's Forum in New York, delves into the U.S. imperial strategies aimed at destabilizing Venezuela, home to the largest oil reserves in the world. He discusses the resilience of the Venezuelan working class amidst a backdrop of propaganda and misinformation. The conversation also explores Venezuela's national sovereignty, the impact of U.S. interventions in Latin America, and the commitment of its people to defend their revolutionary achievements against external pressures.
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- The U.S. has consistently intervened in Venezuela, primarily motivated by the country's vast oil reserves, undermining its democratic processes.
- Despite severe economic sanctions, Venezuelans largely support the Maduro government due to significant social reforms and a commitment to sovereignty.
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US Imperialism and Venezuela's Oil Resources
The United States has long been invested in toppling the Venezuelan government largely due to the country's vast natural resources, particularly its significant oil reserves. With over 300 billion barrels of oil, Venezuela attracts attention as the country with the largest oil reserves in the world, prompting multiple coup attempts by the U.S. over the years. The notion that U.S. intervention is motivated by a genuine concern for democracy is often challenged, with historical context suggesting that this interest primarily aligns with maintaining U.S. hegemony in the region. The strategic importance of Venezuela as an alternative democratic model in Latin America poses a threat to U.S. efforts to install neoliberal regimes across the continent, further solidifying its stance against the Venezuelan government.
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