Trump Mask Order: Cabello Says Manufacturing Will Collapse
- Diosdado Cabello, a leading figure in Venezuela's ruling party, alleges a recent order by former U.S.
- The United States has imposed extensive sanctions on Venezuela, particularly targeting its oil industry, in an effort to pressure the government of Nicolás Maduro.
- Venezuela possesses the world's largest proven oil reserves, estimated at 303.8 billion barrels as of January 1, 2023 U.S.
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Venezuela’s Cabello Claims Trump Order Exposes U.S. Intentions
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Diosdado Cabello, a leading figure in Venezuela’s ruling party, alleges a recent order by former U.S. President Donald Trump to block sanctioned oil tankers reveals Washington’s true aims toward Venezuela.
Background: U.S. Sanctions adn Venezuelan Oil
The United States has imposed extensive sanctions on Venezuela, particularly targeting its oil industry, in an effort to pressure the government of Nicolás Maduro. These sanctions aim to limit the Maduro regime’s revenue streams and encourage a transition to democracy. The sanctions have substantially impacted Venezuela’s economy, leading to shortages of essential goods and a humanitarian crisis Council on Foreign Relations.
Venezuela possesses the world’s largest proven oil reserves, estimated at 303.8 billion barrels as of January 1, 2023 U.S. Energy Data Management. Control over these reserves is a key factor in the geopolitical dynamics surrounding the country.
Cabello’s Statement and Trump’s Order
Diosdado Cabello,General Secretary of the United socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV),stated on Wednesday,February 7,2024,that Donald Trump’s recent order to block sanctioned oil tankers demonstrates the removal of “all the masks and the entire set-up” against venezuela Telesur. He made these remarks during his television programme, “Con el Mazo Dando.”
Cabello characterized the situation as a “real and certain threat of a decadent and sick imperialism,” attributing this assessment to Trump’s message shared on social media. He believes Trump’s statements expose Washington’s true intentions towards Venezuela. Cabello expressed “stupor and surprise” at the message published by Trump.
The specific social media post by Donald Trump referenced by Cabello, published on his Truth Social platform on February 6, 2024, called for blocking oil tankers heading to Venezuela. The post stated, “Block those tankers! Don’t let them go to Venezuela!” Donald Trump’s Truth social Account (requires account access).This order, while not an official presidential directive given Trump is no longer in office, has been interpreted by Venezuelan officials as a direct indication of U.S. policy.
Block those tankers! Don’t let them go to Venezuela!
– Donald J.Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 6, 2024
Implications and Potential Responses
Cabello’s statement reflects a long-standing narrative within the venezuelan government that the U.S. is actively seeking to destabilize the country and control its oil resources. The PSUV frequently accuses the U.S. of interference in Venezuelan internal affairs.
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