According to the Russian satellite network on February 23, US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo said that the United States not only wants to force the ouster of Venezuela's legitimate president Nicolas Maduro, but also to achieve regime change in more countries in Latin America. Is it necessary to "interfere in the internal affairs of other countries" in such an honorable and just manner?
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo recently gave an interview to Telemundo TELEVISION; in which he "proudly" revealed this information:
Washington seeks to change the regime not only in Venezuela, but also in Nicaragua and Cuba. The U.S. government will push for regime change not only in Venezuela, but also in Nicaragua and Cuba. “Yes, President Trump’s administration has done so and will continue to do so not just in Venezuela but certainly Nicaragua and Cuba as well”, Pompeo said. "Yes, President Trump's administration has done so and will continue to do so, not only in Venezuela, but certainly in Nicaragua and Cuba." "Op 'Troika of Tyranny'? Pompeo Warns of More Regime Changes in Latin America" via sputniknews.com
Did I hear you correctly? In the 21st century, how did the US Secretary of State so grandly say the words "overthrowing the regime of another country"!?
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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro
Since the beginning of political turmoil in Venezuela, the U.S. government's position has been clear:
Washington has clearly outlined its stance, having chosen to side with opposition leaderJuan Guaido in order to force out the legitimately elected President Nicolas Maduro, who, in turn, branded US actions an attempted coup d’etat. The U.S. government has made its position clear: choosing to support Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaido in an attempt to force the legitimately elected president, Nicolas Maduro, to step down.
Juan Guaido, Venezuelan opposition leader
Pompeo explains the U.S. position this way: Under the Maduro regime, the people of Venezuela live in "deep water".
Yo, the United States is about to flaunt itself as a "hero of the world" again, saving the people of another country from the depths of the sea.
We are very hopeful that the Venezuelan people and the Venezuelan military will come to understand that Maduro’s days are past, that the regime that has created these conditions ought not be permitted to continue to inflict this kind of pain and desperationon the Venezuelan people, such desperation that 10 percent of the Venezuelan population chose to leave the country. We very much hope that the people and the military of Venezuela will realize that Maduro's time is over. The Maduro government has created The current predicament in Venezuela; these predicaments should no longer cause suffering and despair to the Venezuelan people. The despair that maduro's government has brought to its people has left 10 percent of Venezuela's population to flee their homeland. This is a rich nation with a long and wonderful history, and with the right leadership can be so again. Venezuela, a rich country, has a long and splendid history. Under the right leadership, Venezuela can recreate yesterday's glory. "Interview With Christina Londono of Telemundo" via www.state.gov
Is it foolish to use this set of words to forcibly interfere in the internal affairs of other countries every time?
Pompeo's Q&A with reporters was also published on the official website of the U.S. State Department.
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According to the Global Network, the governments of Cuba and Nicaragua have not commented on Pompeo's statement.
But Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has told Russian Satellite Network that the main purpose behind the U.S. government's involvement in Venezuelan affairs is to try to control the world's largest oil reserves that Venezuela has.
Last week, in a speech at a university in the United States, the President of the United States publicly made remarks about interference in Venezuela's internal affairs. And the tone is still very tough...
Let's feel the "performance" of this "arrogance".
Figure via theguardian.com; Trump shouted at the Venezuelan military: Abandon the Maduro government quickly, or you will lose everything
On February 18, US time, when US President Trump delivered a speech at Florida International University, he issued a warning to the Venezuelan military.
Donald Trump has directly appealed to the Venezuelan military to support opposition leader Juan Guaidó, and issued his starkest warning yet if it continues to stand with President Nicolás Maduro’s government. Trump directly called on the Venezuelan military to support opposition leader Juan Guaido and issued his sternest warning if the Venezuelan army continues to support the Maduro government. “You will find no safe harbour, no easy exit and no way out. You will lose everything,” the US president said in a speech in at Florida International University in Miami. “We seek a peaceful transition of power, but all options are open.” "You will not find any safe haven, you will not be able to end it easily, and you will not be able to exit. You will lose everything. We want to move the regime in Venezuela peacefully, but we retain all options. The President of the United States mentioned in a speech at Florida International University in Miami, USA. "Ditch Maduro or lose everything, Trump tells Venezuelan army" via theguardian.com
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I want to say to every member of maduro's regime: Put an end to this nightmare of poverty, hunger and death. Spare your people. Set your kingdom free again. Now is the best time for all Venezuelan patriots to unite. It will be the best thing for Venezuela tomorrow!
In response to Trump's remarks, the Venezuelan president immediately fought back.
Mr Maduro responded by claiming the US president spoke in an “almost Nazi style” andmocked him for thinking he can give orders to Venezuela’s military. In his reply, Maduro called the U.S. president's tone of voice "nazi-like"; he mocked the president for thinking he could give orders to the Venezuelan military. “Who is the commander of the armed forces, Donald Trump from Miami?” Mr Maduro said on state TV. “They think they’re the owners of the country.” "Who is the leader of the Venezuelan armed forces? Could it be Trump in Miami? Maduro said on Venezuelan television. Do they Americans really think they are the masters of Venezuela? ” “Nicolas Maduro attacks Trump's 'almost Nazi-style' speech after US president calls on military to abandon Venezuela leader” via independent.co.uk
Regarding the recent conflict between the United States and Venezuela, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said in the latest regular press conference: China opposes military intervention in Venezuela and opposes any behavior that causes tension in Venezuela or even causes turmoil.
Q: According to media reports, on February 23, the US will do everything possible to support the Venezuelan opposition in delivering "humanitarian aid" to Venezuela. Some analysts believe that the purpose of this move is to create conflict and find suitable excuses for military intervention. What is China's comment on this? A: We have noted that in recent times, the Venezuelan government has maintained calmness and restraint, made every effort to maintain domestic peace and stability, and effectively avoided large-scale bloody conflicts. If so-called "humanitarian aid" is forcibly delivered to Venezuela, once it triggers violent conflict, it will have serious consequences, which all parties do not want to see. China opposes military intervention in Venezuela and any action that causes tension in Venezuela or even provokes unrest. "Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang presided over a regular press conference on February 22, 2019" via fmprc.gov.cn
Text: Russian Satellite Network; The Guardian; Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Global Web
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