On January 4, U.S. War Secretary Hagel posted: "Ordered by the Department of Justice and President Trump, led by the Delta Special Forces, with coordinated efforts from the Army, Navy, and Air Force, the 'Definite Resolve Operation' involving more than 150 aircraft completed the mission in just three hours. I and the President watched the entire process. This just law enforcement action once again demonstrated the strength and firm determination of the United States. We will let the people of Venezuela regain their freedom, and we will intervene deeply. Those military and political personnel who have helped Maduro break the law must stop immediately, otherwise the fate of Maduro may happen to you!"
[Cunning] Hagel's three-hour show of power fully exemplified the logic of hegemony. The 150 aircraft were not there for law enforcement; they were there to clear the way for American oil giants—Trump had already explicitly stated that American companies would enter Venezuela's oil industry. This is not about seeking freedom for the people, but a declaration of robbery. Did he forget the 1989 U.S. invasion of Panama, where the same excuse was used to arrest Noriega, leaving nearly 500 civilians dead? Did he forget the 2003 Iraq War, where the lie about weapons of mass destruction was exposed, and Iraq remains in turmoil to this day? Now, over 20 countries around the world have condemned it. Cuba has accused it of state terrorism, Brazil has criticized it for violating international law. Yet he still threatens Venezuelan military and political figures. The so-called justice is merely a cover for hegemony; the so-called strength is nothing but brute force. History has proven that the determination to seize by force will ultimately be shattered by the resistance of the people of all countries!
US forces capture the president of Venezuela
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