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In reply to the discussion: Footage Contradicts U.S. Claim That Maduro Burned Aid Convoy [View all]GatoGordo
(2,412 posts)66. That is not factual
Maduro says he isn't accepting humanitarian aid, because ACCORDING TO HIM, there isn't a humanitarian crisis.
That being said, he is happy to accept cash donations from those who want to help the Bolivarian Revolution buy things that Maduro thinks Venezuela needs. Like steaks served by celebrity chefs and Cuban cigars.
FWIW, his henchmen have this uncanny ability to confiscate "medical supplies" from NGO's who are offering aid to the suffering.
Venezuela opposition slams raid of NGO that supports humanitarian aid
VALENCIA, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuelas opposition-run congress accused the police on Friday of illegally raiding the headquarters of a non-governmental organization that supports their plan to bring humanitarian aid into the country and confiscating medicine and baby milk.
The opposition, whose leader Juan Guaido has been recognized by more than 40 countries as Venezuelas legitimate leader, is rallying foreign relief for the country to alleviate food and medicine shortages in the wake of an economic collapse, and has vowed to bring supplies into the country on Feb. 23.
Increasingly isolated President Nicolas Maduro denies there is a humanitarian crisis and says the aid effort is just an attempt to justify U.S. intervention in Venezuela.
The opposition, whose leader Juan Guaido has been recognized by more than 40 countries as Venezuelas legitimate leader, is rallying foreign relief for the country to alleviate food and medicine shortages in the wake of an economic collapse, and has vowed to bring supplies into the country on Feb. 23.
Increasingly isolated President Nicolas Maduro denies there is a humanitarian crisis and says the aid effort is just an attempt to justify U.S. intervention in Venezuela.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-venezuela-politics-aid/venezuela-opposition-slams-raid-of-ngo-that-supports-humanitarian-aid-idUSKCN1Q501Q
Ooops. Facts seem to be funny things...
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I get that. I'm not endorsing them, nor the commentary. The vid contains footage & photos mentioned.
Miguel M
Mar 2019
#16
Maybe post the link to Max Blumenthal's tweet with the video of it instead?
liberalnarb
Mar 2019
#22
Not surprised the Trump Admin is lying to secure control of another gov't.
Evolve Dammit
Mar 2019
#2
But we don't hear anything resembling actual factual reporting on the lame stream media
Evolve Dammit
Mar 2019
#15
It's almost a miracle when the NY Times breaks down to admit a truth about a US target!
Judi Lynn
Mar 2019
#40
Actually, the military industrial complex that Ike warned America about did learn.
Miguel M
Mar 2019
#23
OMG. What a shame it is to see a gung-ho mercenary leader take it in the shorts! n/t
Judi Lynn
Mar 2019
#41
They tried to get as much mileage from it as possible before the info. got out to the world, right?
Judi Lynn
Mar 2019
#42
Note that the International Red Cross wanted to have nothing to do with it. n/t
Ghost Dog
Mar 2019
#52
There would not even be an issue about a fire if Maduro was not blocking food.
former9thward
Mar 2019
#33
Nice of you to use propaganda photos and commentary on Las Tienditas International Bridge
Miguel M
Mar 2019
#34
Yes, everyone including the Democratic leaders of our country has been duped.
former9thward
Mar 2019
#56
Who died and made you king of this thread? Adults don't try to order others around. n/t
Judi Lynn
Mar 2019
#91
I was wondering that, too! It's not exactly a secret to people who look for the truth. n/t
Judi Lynn
Mar 2019
#43
Greg Palast ought to put his theory to the test and live in Barrio 23 Enero for a month or two
GatoGordo
Mar 2019
#103