By all means defend the guy!
Of course you would fail to see why cutting off his money, which is his only power is a good thing.
You would like him to continue. Ever wonder why those drug boats keep coming out of Venezuela even when they are getting bombed?
Thats maduro getting his cut as well. Why do you dfend such a scum bag?
Venezuela’s Bolivarian National Guard (GNB) has been implicated in a decade-long pattern of killings, arbitrary detentions, torture and sexual violence targeting protesters and opponents of President Nicolás Maduro, according to a new report from UN-appointed investigators on Thursday.
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Under Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela has experienced a severe economic collapse, democratic erosion, humanitarian crisis, and increased authoritarianism, marked by
widespread corruption,
human rights abuses,
political repression,
mismanagement of state oil resources,
and dependency on allies like Russia, China, and Iran, leading to mass emigration and international sanctions.
Economic Devastation
- Hyperinflation & Collapse: The economy has shrunk dramatically (over 80% GDP loss), with hyperinflation making basic goods unaffordable.
- Oil Industry Decline: State control and mismanagement of the oil giant PDVSA led to massive production drops, despite holding the world's largest reserves.
- Corruption: Billions were embezzled through corrupt food programs (CLAP), drug trafficking, and illicit gold removal, enriching cronies while the nation suffered.
Democratic Erosion & Authoritarianism
- Undermined Institutions: Maduro systematically dismantled democratic bodies, rigged elections, and established rubber-stamp assemblies.
- Political Persecution: The regime arbitrarily jails, tortures, and forcibly disappears political opponents, journalists, and activists.
- Human Rights Abuses: Reports from the UN and others document extrajudicial killings, torture, and sexual violence used to control dissent.
Humanitarian Crisis & Social Control
- Basic Services Collapse: The economy's collapse crippled essential services, creating a massive humanitarian crisis.
- Food as a Weapon: The government uses food distribution as a tool for social control, rewarding supporters and punishing opponents.
- Rise of Gangs: The state allegedly partnered with armed groups like Tren de Aragua, allowing them to grow powerful and operate with impunity.
International Isolation & Conflict
- Sanctions: The U.S. and others imposed sanctions targeting the regime's finances, oil sector, and key individuals, including Maduro himself (charged with narco-terrorism).
- Foreign Alliances: Maduro relies on allies like Cuba, Russia, Iran, and China for political and economic survival.
- Strained Relations: Actions like blocking aid at Colombia's border and detaining foreign nationals strained international ties.
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