America invaded Venezuela, kidnapped its leader/wife and is purported to be taking control of this nation’s management and resources. Is this an act to compete with the Cartels or to carry out American Justice in the name of the Venezuelan People?
What is the formula or equation that America is applying to its neighbours down south?
A healthy, peaceful functioning economy = American Profiteering stability.
Nationalistic tendencies in Latin America = Adventurism, dictatorship and mismanaged corruption.
Corruption is expected in national regions which experience high levels of poverty. The Cartel System of Economics displaced the American elite from receiving their fair share of illicit profits. It also forced this group to enforce its laws through costly law enforcement and military organizational procedures.
Cartel Criminality = Freelance Profiteering outside of America’s Influence.
Cartel Independence = Unwanted Competition for American Interests.
This unexpected action and the ones that will follow against other nations are attempts to show who is the “Boss” in America. America wishes center upon their economy, healthcare and costs. Cartel Systems are separate from yet influence America’s Monetary Policy, healthcare and the unnecessary costs that develop because of drug dependence, addiction and Police Public Protection. America’s Pharmaceutical Corporations are in direct competition with the Cartel’s efforts to sell drugs to Americans. Illicit profits almost always go offshore, and the American Administration will not have that.
America’s Desires Trump the Independence of Its Neighbours. Look and behold at a massive military force aimed not just at Chinese, Russian and Middle Eastern Interests but the leadership and personal armies of The Cartels. Politics in America has changed. One needs to play by the book of passivity or face destruction at the hands of American Security forces. I am concerned that American actions may make “Narcos” Folk Hero’s. Cartels will fight back as they often do and represent themselves as freedom fighters of the people. Poverty often breeds fear, mistrust, hatred and violence.
Illegal migrants are seen as equals to the mighty Cartels. They all do not follow the rules. Unacceptable to the mind and policies of Trumpian Administrations. When Adolf Hitler disliked you, you disappeared. When President Trump finds you a pain in his a** you are sued, spied upon, taken to court and face the wrath of various security forces. Sound familiar? Dictators can act wisely and cautiously, but usually they do the opposite. Serious suspicions are followed by determined efforts to crush their perceived enemies, both domestic and internationally. A President has a great deal of power at his disposal. Critics of authoritarianism beware. War is coming, so you better prepare!
Steven Kaszab
Bradford, Ontario
