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US-Backed CIA Coups in Venezuela Under Fire: Maduro Calls for Halt to Intervention

Strategic Insights

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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has urged US President Donald Trump to abandon the policy of CIA coups in his country, citing the authorization of covert operations targeting Venezuela. The call follows a statement from the US confirming the authorization of these operations, which has been met with strong opposition from Maduro and other regional leaders. Colombian President Gustavo Petro has distanced his country from the move, warning that any CIA activity in Venezuela could provoke instability and undermine Colombia's ongoing peace efforts.

Key Takeaways:

  • Maduro has called on Trump to halt CIA coups in Venezuela, emphasizing the country's desire for peace and sovereignty over imperial aggression.
  • Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil stated that these covert operations aim to legitimize a regime-change operation and seize Venezuela's oil resources.
  • Colombian President Gustavo Petro has distanced his country from the US move, warning against foreign interference in neighboring nations and reaffirming Colombia's commitment to regional stability and sovereignty.
  • The directive could further isolate the US in Latin America, where countries like Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia have emphasized diplomacy over intervention.
  • The revelation revives memories of past CIA-backed coups in Chile, Guatemala, and other parts of the region.
  • The authorization of covert operations marks a significant escalation of US involvement in Venezuela's internal affairs.
  • Maduro's appeal to Trump reflects the growing regional opposition to US intervention in Latin American countries.

Statistics:

  • At least three countries (Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia) have publicly distanced themselves from US interventionist policies in the region.
  • Venezuela has repeatedly accused the US of funding and supporting opposition groups and coup attempts.
  • Colombia has made significant progress in its peace efforts, with the country's government and rebel groups signing a landmark peace deal in 2016.
  • The CIA has a long history of backing coups and regime-change operations in Latin America, including past interventions in Chile (1973) and Guatemala (1954).
  • The US has provided approximately $50 million in funding for Venezuelan opposition groups since 2015.

Sources:

  • (MNA)

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