Protests and Power Plays: Venezuela’s Crisis Deepens
Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared this weekend that citizens remain united against threats to national stability, even as protests demand the release of detained President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. The turmoil follows U.S. military strikes in Caracas two weeks ago—actions criticized as unilateral overreach under the guise of counterterrorism. 🌪️
‘Law Enforcement’ or Hegemony? Experts Weigh In
Wang Yiwei, director of Renmin University of China’s Institute of International Affairs, accused the U.S. of repackaging aggression as ‘transnational law enforcement.’ He warned that terms like ‘precision strikes’ and ‘heroic special forces’ mask the brutality of cross-border interventions, comparing recent rhetoric to ‘Hollywood scripts hiding real-world chaos.’ 🎬
The Rhetoric Playbook: From Iraq to Caracas
Wang highlighted a pattern in U.S. military justifications, citing the 2003 Iraq invasion’s false WMD claims and the ‘humanitarian’ framing of the Kosovo War. ‘By swapping war terms for law enforcement jargon, the U.S. bypasses UN Charter constraints,’ he said, arguing this strategy sows global confusion while advancing Washington’s interests. ⚖️
A Call for Collective Action
With global condemnation rising, Wang urged nations to build a proactive response system against hegemonic narratives. ‘Passive criticism isn’t enough—we need unity to protect sovereignty and international law,’ he stressed, noting how selective media coverage often obscures civilian casualties and historical context. 🌐
