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@Nimbius666 @freepatriot Wasn't aware of reasons, just read recently on it's status. Thanks.

@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.

@white_male @freepatriot yes, because Brazil vetoed their membership to curry favor with US foreign policy objectives.

@Nimbius666 @freepatriot Venezuela halted it's participation in BRICS+ program in 2023/2024.

@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.

@freepatriot China has invested 55bn in Venezuela and the country is actively seeking to join brics.

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.