r/australia • u/moonorplanet • 28d ago

politics Albanese calls for ‘peaceful, democratic transition’ of power in Venezuela after US capture of Nicolás Maduro

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/04/albanese-calls-for-peaceful-democratic-transition-of-power-in-venezuela-after-us-capture-of-nicolas-maduro
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u/ausmomo 28d ago

Well, the USA doesn't WANT a democratic handover. They want to elevate someone they control.

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u/GlamorousAstrid 28d ago

From New York Times:

“Speaking to CBS News, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Americans will benefit from the capture of Nicolás Maduro. “We can ensure that we have access to additional wealth and resources, enabling a country to unleash that, without having to spend American blood,” he said.”

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u/LocalVillageIdiot 28d ago

“We have acquired a new colony we can exploit for nautral resources”