The government of #Venezuela has a long history of doling out beneficial contracts to the wealthy... while everyday Venezuelans suffer..." The #USA has not mentioned a democratic transition of power. ~"A meme began circulating... as soon as the deal was announced. 'I want you to get rid of Chavismo,' says a cartoon Venezuelan man, referring to Maduro's movement, 'and leave us our #oil' ~"A cartoon #trump responds: 'Take the oil and leave you with Chavismo, got it!'" https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/29/world/americas/venezuela-oil-us-takeover.html