As the US is engaging in a large military buildup in the Caribbean, there is a growing number of statements from US officials suggesting that a bombing campaign inside Venezuela could soon begin.
@white_male@freepatriot also worth noting Venezuela has the largest proven oil reserves in the world, estimated at around 303 billion barrels, and an undeveloped rare earth mineral industry the US would certainly rather see itself become the imperialist baron of.
@freepatriot moreover, Washington really...REALLY hates Nicholas Mauro's popularity and staying power as a socialist leader.
Maduros foreign service also successfully detected and repelled operation Gideon, an attempt to overthrow the elected government of Venezuela by the US in 2020.
Military action against the peaceful nation would likely make Brazil more amenable to permitting membership.
OTOH, trump has no real soft power options left to prevent Chiba's expansion into south america so...war it seems never changes.