• Peruvian_Skies@sh.itjust.works
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    3 days ago

    It’s probably more about Epstein than anything else, but it’s definitely also about the oil. Otherwise why choose Venezuela?

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      2 days ago

      Because the socialist government in Venezuela nationalized the oil industry in 2007, which provoked an exodus of foreign oil companies, including American corporations like Exxon. If you look at the past decade, it was clear that an invasion was imminent, given the threatening statements and harsh sanctions by every US administration in the past.