Trump demands Venezuela kick out China and Russia, partner only with US on oil
What do you all think of this? Is it blustering or is Venezuela about to get extremely hot due to that insolvency risk?
Is there any chance of China applying some sort of pressure or support to help the government hold out?
But the 'progressives' told me Trump was a Russian asset.
🇻🇪🇺🇸 #Brief Analysis by Franco Vielma | The biggest conspiracy theory about Delcy Rodríguez betraying Maduro was put forward by Maduro's kidnapper himself: Trump
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So, for some, Trump suddenly became a credible, honest guy who tells the truth, doesn't lie, and doesn't manipulate facts to achieve his goals. The objective truth is that Trump is a convicted felon, prosecuted for crimes and accused of pedophilia, who lied in foreign policy when talking about Gaza, Ukraine, Venezuela (fentanyl, cocaine, immigrants released from prisons and mental hospitals, etc.), tariffs, and many other issues. Trump, the credible one.
But then why does Trump insist that Delcy must cooperate and “is cooperating”?
1.- Trump says this not to convince Venezuelans, but rather to convince Americans. He wants to project the image that he is in control of the situation and that there will be no “chaos the day after” he kidnaps the Venezuelan head of state.
2.- Trump wants to break the Chavista leadership in Caracas, and if he has to generate intrigue to do so, it is an effective and inexpensive method.
3.- He exerts pressure and intimidation, asserting that he will take control of the country. His card is force, and he is using it.
4.- At the same time that he indicated that Delcy was “collaborating,” he also threatened her with “a fate worse than Maduro's” if she did not submit to his authority. The threat is unnecessary if Delcy was supposedly co-opted.
5.- Trump cannot maintain internal order in Venezuela unless he sends troops like he did in Iraq. He does not want to do that. Only Chavismo can guarantee internal order. And both sides agree on the need for that order. So Trump makes it seem that something Chavismo will do out of its own conviction is being done for him. He wants to appease the Americans who criticize him.
6.- Trump insists on a transition that must be carried out by the Chavismo leadership itself, but supervised by the US. This is the most vague part of his proposal, but to make it clearer, he dismissed María Corina Machado. However, he does not set deadlines, he talks about oil, oil infrastructure, etc., and then, if anything, elections. To do that, he must say that he controls Delcy, even if it is not true. Saying “I control” is the best way to cover up the bottom line: “he needs Chavismo in charge, Delcy,” to present his strategy as the winner the “day after” Maduro.
The other question: why does Delcy Rodríguez indicate that it is necessary to have relations of respect, mutual recognition, and cooperation after what has happened?
1.- Maduro, Venezuela, has been the country that has most defended the implementation of energy agreements with the US. Venezuela was the one that defended Chevron's position in the face of Trump's new sanctions. Why? Because putting US interests in Venezuela is a way of protecting its own oil industry from the same sanctions that come from one US government to another. To do this, it is necessary to establish relations.
2.- It is true that Maduro himself, even under the worst threats (such as those now hanging over Delcy), insisted on the importance of dialogue. That was public and well known.
3.- Delcy insists that Maduro is being held hostage and her first decision as acting president is to create a commission for his release. As in any kidnapping situation, you cannot burn your bridges with the kidnapper. You must negotiate. You must mediate.
4.- Trump is a megalomaniac narcissist. Delcy understands his psychology, especially now that she has the position of power and proven ability to execute it. She is also an excellent communicator and negotiator, capable of adapting to the context. Let's try to understand not the form, but the substance.
5.- In his own way, Trump needs to build bridges. He kidnapped Maduro, but he has not achieved regime change. To a large extent, he depends on Chavismo in Caracas. In his own way, Trump prefers to say, “I'm in control,” rather than, “I have to negotiate.” Delcy must be in tune with that.
Source -> https://t.me/misionverdad/16721
Yeah, the moment I looked up Rodríguez’s history, I knew that claim about cooperation with Trump was bullshit, she has a more solidly ML stance than even Evo Morales or Allende ever did. If she ain’t safe, no one could be. I’m just glad that the country’s in safe hands at the moment, and even if it wasn’t, the cabinet cant fuck up Venezuela on its own. To say my confidence in Venezuela has actually increased would be the understatement of the century. The fact that the nation didnt have far worse effects from this truly astonishes me, though obviously a decapitation strike does little to destroy a state apparatus.
The Bolivarian National Armed Forces ( FANB ) paid tribute to the soldiers who died in the attacks ordered by the White House on January 3, when US military forces kidnapped the constitutional president, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife Cilia Flores , and through criminal bombings murdered dozens of people .
Source -> https://www.telesurtv.net/fanb-combatientes-venezolanos-agresion-eeuu/
Another source with the faces of the heroic soldiers -> https://t.me/dhernandezlarez
The illegal military attacks carried out by the United States against Venezuela in the early hours of Saturday, January 3, caused damage to electrical substations. The information was released on Sunday afternoon by the National Electric Corporation (Corpoelec), which specified that the damage affected electrical service in various areas of Caracas.
"The attack by the United States against Venezuela seriously affected the Panamericana 69 kV and Escuela Militar 4.8 kV substations, putting the OAM-Vega Caricuao-Panamericana 1 and 2 69 kV lines, and Junquito-Panamericana 1 and 2 69 kV lines out of service," denounced the National Electric Corporation (Corpoelec) in a statement.
Likewise, in the document, Corpoelec strongly condemns before the international community “the criminal attack perpetrated against the National Electric System (SEN), as part of a maneuver planned by the United States that led to the kidnapping of the President of the Republic, Nicolás Maduro, and the First Lady, Cilia Flores.”
I do wonder what Guaido thinks of all this because he STILL will not be president
China's cybersecurity firm analyzes US cyberwarfare in military strike on Venezuela
A cybersecurity expert told the Global Times that with its cyberattack capabilities, the US typically aims to gain deep control over other countries’ information systems and continuously conduct covert information gathering; during wartime, these capabilities can be converted into battlefield intelligence advantages, enabling attacks on critical infrastructure such as financial and military systems at any time, which could further lead to the collapse and disintegration of societal operations.
According to US media reports, the US side suggested that it used cyberattacks or other technical capabilities to cut power in Caracas during strikes on the Venezuelan capital. The US side also reportedly confirmed that US Cyber Command participated in the operation.
According to the latest report by Antiy, “the blackout in Caracas was largely intended to provide more covert support for the low-altitude entry and operations of [the US] helicopter fleet, requiring precision, certainty, and controllability. The likelihood of power infrastructure being compromised by firepower strikes or physical damage is relatively low, whereas cyberattacks are more likely to cause blackouts, thereby ‘opening operational channels’ for subsequent US airstrikes and special operations.”
“It cannot be ruled out that the US attempted to disable its opponent’s air defense weapon systems through cyberattacks during the operation.”
UNACOM, one of the leading universities that are part of the construction of the comuna system(building blocks of the Dictatorship of the Proletariet) reaffirms their mission of building socialism in Venezuela:
Source -> https://t.me/Unacomve/4621
Now im learning new organizations to read from in Venezuela, plus my B2 Spanish is getting refined. Massive fucking win for educating gringos along the way to fighting the Yanks.
If you ever need english sources talking about the Commune System from Venezuela, you can also check the author Chris Gilbert and his book!
Another source(but in spanish) is pueblos.org.ve which I shared in this other post -> Venezuela's DOTP project: How power can and should be effectively transferred to the people?
Both Maduro and his wife have plead not guilty. "I am a decent man, the president of my country”.
🇺🇸⚔️🇻🇪 Launch of a surface-to-air missile from a 9K338 Igla-S portable air defense system (MANPAD) against a helicopter belonging to the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Night Stalkers) during the attacks on the Fuerte Tiuna military complex, south of Caracas, Venezuela, during the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
The FANB did attempt to shoot down some U.S. helicopters; however, it should be remembered that U.S. electronic warfare was extremely powerful. That part of the combat is not seen—nor can it be seen—but its impact is decisive. General Dan Caine himself confirmed that aircraft specialized in electronic warfare were deployed during the operation.
Protestors in Caracas demand release of Maduro and his wife. https://youtu.be/PoLStpT-Yfc
This article just popped for me, and I simply had to share with you guys. US media folks.
I so very much love that zelenski is deluted enough to even hint that the US should do that to Russia
Venezuela has apparently counter offered to the US that they will SELL the US oil
Can anyone enlighten me on how much impact it has to kidnap the leader of a country? Because the rest of the government, including the VP, is still up and running, right?
Or does the kidnapping act as proof of much of the government/military already being compromised and bought up by the US?
Nicaraguan authorities arrest dozens for reportedly supporting Maduro capture | Nicaragua | The Guardian https://share.google/q4F4DwvlACYTzhJjy
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Marco Rubio gave countries some tips on how to remain sovereign/free :
Thanks for the hope
I love it when western politicians are like ‘this objectively amazing this is BAD because it’s not chained to us anymore’, and I’m sitting in the background cheering and laughing my ass off.
Btw, I found a great video from multiple Venezuelans, with Vijay as well. We’ve got José Luis Granados Ceja, Andreína Chávez, with Katie Halper as the host. Very good points on addressing the distrust with Delcy Rodríguez, comparisons Trump made to Qassem Soleimani, how the hell the U.S. might’ve gotten in with seemingly little resistance, and what the fuck’s going on with María Corina Machado.
Asking out of curiosity, is it possible that Maduro's wife was captured first and Maduro went along with them to protect her?
Reading about how she has fractures/needs medical attention for her ribs makes me genuinely wonder.
