Welcome to imperialism, folks. Since the invasion of Iraq, we haven’t seen anything like this happen. The President of Brazil says that, “Bombings on Venezuelan territory and the capture of its president cross an unacceptable line.” Gee, ya think? Axios:
- “These acts represent a most serious affront to Venezuela’s sovereignty and yet another extremely dangerous precedent for the entire international community,” Lula wrote, according to a translation.
- “Attacking countries, in flagrant violation of international law, is the first step toward a world of violence, chaos, and instability, where the law of the strongest prevails over multilateralism.”
Zoom out: “Latin America and the Caribbean is a zone of peace, built on the basis of mutual respect, the peaceful settlement of disputes and the prohibition of the use and threat of force, so any military action seriously jeopardizes regional stability,” Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a news release translated from Spanish to English.
- Colombian President Gustavo Petro shared on X what he described as “deep concern” about the reports of explosions. He said Colombia “reiterates its conviction that peace, respect for international law, and the protection of life and human dignity must prevail over any form of armed confrontation.”
- Russia’s Foreign Minister accused the U.S. of “an act of armed aggression against Venezuela,” while Iran called the attack a “flagrant violation” of Venezuelan sovereignty.
China’s foreign ministry said it was “deeply shocked” and condemned the US intervention as a “blatant use of force.”
Trump, however, calls it judicious. Maybe he doesn’t know what judicious means.
Trump on Venezuela: We're going to run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition. pic.twitter.com/eE3DDhv6wO
— Acyn (@Acyn) January 3, 2026
And of course Trump was half asleep when he wasn’t slurring into the microphone.
His nonchalant attitude about US “boots on the ground” means that American soldiers will die so that oil companies can enrich themselves. “We will run Venezuela” sounds like a permanent occupation at the country.
You’ll say, do or print anything to show your anti Trumpness won’t you? Even defend the opinion of Russia & China & others when you criticize Trump for (in your misguided opinion) pandering to those countries.
Just look at the reaction of Venezuelan people in south Florida right now. They’re ecstatic! Many say they can’t wait to return to their home & help rebuild! How refreshing!
But keep bashing President Trump, that’s helpful.
And the oil companies. Remember the pre election meeting a couple of years ago $1billion was asked for if I remember.
Quit your sniveling Karen. Is that all you MAGAt pig scum ever do??? Cry???
Tissue??? *shakers kleenex box*
*smirk*
Max at UNFTR:
It won’t end well for trump or Marco.
He will say anything the oil mafia tells him to say.
Big oil spent $445m in last election cycle to influence Trump and Congress, report says
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jan/23/big-oil-445m-trump-congress