The recent capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by US forces marks a significant escalation in the decades-long strained relationship between the US and Venezuela.
The roots of this tension date back to 1999 when Hugo Chavez, Maduro’s predecessor, was elected on an anti-US platform, capitalizing on Venezuelan anger over economic inequality and perceived US dominance. Chavez’s alignment with Cuba’s Fidel Castro and his efforts to rewrite the constitution and nationalize the oil sector further strained relations.
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The Venezuelan government has condemned Maduro’s capture as an “imperialist attack” and urged citizens to protest.
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