Venezuela: US-Backed Coup Archives

NOVANEWS U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton said that their coup in Venezuela is about exploiting the country’s oil and natural resources. By: teleSUR Smashing the claims of “protecting democracy” in Venezuela, the United States National Security Advisor John Bolton said in an interview that they are backing the illegal coup in the South American country because of oil. “It will make a big difference to the United States economically if we could have American oil companies invest in and produce the oil capabilities in Venezuela,” Bolton told Fox News in an interview this week. Venezuelan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jorge Arreaza wrote on Twitter, “Confession … @ AmbJohnBolton confirms that the COUP is about OIL.” Jorge Arreaza M ✔@jaarreaza Confesión de part...

NOVANEWS Fears of US-Backed 'Coup' in Motion as Trump Recognizes Venezuela Opposition Lawmaker as 'Interim President' In response to Trump declaration, President Nicolas Maduro gives diplomats from 'imperialist' U.S. 72 hours to leave the country by: Jon Queally Venezuelan opposition leader and head of the National Assembly Juan Guaido declares self interim president as thousands of people protest against Nicolás Maduro on January 23, 2019 in Caracas, Venezuela. Many countries including the US, Canada and Chile have recognized officially recognized Guaido as the legitimate president of Venezuela. (Photo: Edilzon Gamez/Getty Images) President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela officially cut off dipomatic ties with the U.S. government on Wednesday—and gave American dipl...

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John Bolton Admits US-backed Coup in Venezuela Is About Oil, Not Democracy

Venezuela: Fears of US-Backed 'Coup' in Motion