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Anatomy Of A Failed Coup
Venezuela Diary: January 24 – February 23, 2019
By IKE NAHEM
Hands Off Venezuela
Below is a diary, edited slightly for style and clarity, directly from
Facebook posts of mine from January 24, 2019 through the culminating day
— for now — of Saturday, February 23, 2019 when the US propaganda
whirlwind and concerted campaign caught up with the political realities
on the ground. Although I have not been a regular user of Facebook,
resisting the entreaties of friends, in this period I found it a
compelling vehicle to follow, speak out, and get feedback on the Trump
Administration-led drive for a military coup and the accompanying
propaganda build-up.
Trump and bipartisan Washington have been forced into a political
climbdown for now, leaving the Duque and Bolsonaro governments, not to
speak of Juan Guaidó, twisting in the wind. Unfortunately, this only
slows down Washington’s efforts at regime change. These are fueled by
the Venezuelan capitalist economic and financial crisis which is set to
deepen considerably with new US sanctions and US seizures of Venezuela’s
significant assets in the United States. Venezuela and the United States
have broken off diplomatic relations, with Washington recognizing its
client Guaidó as the sovereign Venezuelan government.
The month chronicled here are nevertheless a marker not only for
Venezuela, but also for the coming period of intensifying social and
class polarization and struggles across the Americas, including inside
the United States.
full: http://july26coalition.org/wordpress/?p=3119
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