> Sure, I am maybe ignorant about local Venezuelan politics
You should have stopped right there.
The reason western countries care about Venezuela’s democracy is twofold it was prior to the Chavez coup the oldest democracy in South America, and Maduro helps other anti-democratic leaders in Latin America rig elections and suppress opposition. He’s a regional destabilizing force.
If you think this is about oil it shows how little you know, please read a bit more before spouting off here, this isn’t Reddit.
You should have stopped right there.
The reason western countries care about Venezuela’s democracy is twofold it was prior to the Chavez coup the oldest democracy in South America, and Maduro helps other anti-democratic leaders in Latin America rig elections and suppress opposition. He’s a regional destabilizing force.
If you think this is about oil it shows how little you know, please read a bit more before spouting off here, this isn’t Reddit.