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Should the West get involved in Venezuela?

First up, I don't support the Maduro Government. They are corrupt and dictatorial. Their economic management since Chavez died has been a disaster. The opposition though is awful, perhaps more awful. The anti-government forces are funded by Oligarchs and have launched a coup before. They also employ violence and have been waging a slow-burn civil war against the regime for a long time.

This is not about democracy or human rights but about oil. It's just like virtually other US intervention in Latin America. Trump was meant to be a non-interventionist President. John Bolton's appointment would suggest that he makes Hillary look like a dove. Other Nato countries, including my native UK, are sadly following that lead.
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Xuan12 · 36-40, M
This is a carrot and stick moment. The US does not want foreign powers gaining meaningful influence in the Americas, period. But the use of force in Venezuela might be too radioactive. What's the other option? The carrot. Work with Venezuela, cut a deal that makes the Venezuelans put the Russians and Chinese on the second and third seat. Deal maker president, where are you?