The article from the World Socialist Web Site, published August 31, 2024, focuses on the escalating tensions between the United States and Venezuela, particularly in light of ExxonMobil’s increasing influence on US foreign policy and the upcoming 2025 Venezuelan presidential elections. It highlights the potential for US intervention, potentially military, fueled by ExxonMobil’s desire to exploit Venezuela’s vast oil reserves.
The article points to growing provocations, including US military exercises near Venezuela and the ongoing demonization of the Maduro government in the Western media. It suggests that a victory for Maduro in the 2025 elections could trigger a US response, potentially involving support for a coup or even direct military intervention, repeating historical patterns of US interference in Latin America.
The author emphasizes that the US ruling class, driven by its own economic interests and the strategic importance of Venezuelan oil, sees the Maduro government as an obstacle. ExxonMobil’s influence in Washington, combined with the history of US interventionism, creates a dangerous situation where a military operation against Venezuela is a distinct possibility. The article concludes by warning of the devastating consequences of such an intervention, both for the Venezuelan people and for global stability.
find the original article here: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/08/31/ibzg-a31.html