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How Trump & Co sold the attack on Venezuela

How Trump & Co sold the attack on Venezuela

Summary

U.S. military forces recently captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and took him to a prison in New York City. The Trump administration initially cited Venezuela's narco-state status as the reason, but now it's reported they aim to control Venezuela's large oil reserves.

Key Facts

  • American forces abducted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
  • Maduro is currently held in a prison in New York City.
  • The Trump administration originally justified the intervention because of Venezuela's narcotics activity.
  • Attention has shifted to Venezuela's significant oil reserves.
  • Contributors to the article include academics, journalists, and activists familiar with Venezuela.
  • Iran is experiencing protests partly due to its economic struggles.
  • Iran's government accuses the U.S. and Israel of inciting unrest, following their bombing of Iran last year.
  • Details on the situation in Iran are hard to confirm due to security forces' violent responses.
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