Recent U.S. military maneuvers targeting Venezuela, including last week's seizure of an oil tanker, have reignited regional anxieties about Washington's history of political interventions in Latin America. Analysts note parallels to the 20th century, when the U.S. intervened to influence governance in the region 41 times between 1898 and 1994 – averaging one intervention every 28 months.
While the Trump administration frames its actions as addressing Venezuela's political crisis, critics argue the tactics echo destabilizing Cold War-era policies. CGTN's Nitza Soledad Perez highlights how these developments are being perceived as part of a broader pattern rather than isolated incidents.
The situation presents complex challenges for business stakeholders, with energy markets particularly sensitive to geopolitical shifts in the region. Academics emphasize the need for nuanced analysis of historical context when evaluating current tensions.
