Leaks expose a secret effort by retired National Endowment for Democracy leader Carl Gershman to consolidate war-hungry neoconservative control over Iran’s opposition, while channeling US government funds into his own pet regime change initiatives.
Leaked documents reveal US intel cutout’s Iranian counter-revolution plans
Tag: 2019 Venezuelan uprising attempt
US gov’t-linked firm is source of exit poll claiming Venezuelan opposition won election

Venezuela’s opposition and US media outlets claim there was fraud in the July 28 election based on an exit poll done by US government-linked firm Edison Research, which works with CIA-linked US state propaganda organs and was active in Ukraine, Georgia, and Iraq.
US gov’t-linked firm is source of exit poll claiming Venezuelan opposition won election
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The US government funds election observers and exit polls for regime change
All of my recent posts about the 2024 Venezuelan presidential election are linked below:
As predicted: violence by the far-right Venezuelan opposition breaks out across Caracas
“Time to stop singularizing Trump as uniquely evil”
As practically everyone on planet Earth must now know, Donald Trump has become the first former US president to be convicted of felonies after leaving office. The response to the outcome of the trial from Democrats and Republicans has been predictably binary. Democrats have been reveling in the outcome and seem to think that the trial’s conclusion has delivered a final blow to Trump’s credibility and, in turn, his chances of winning the upcoming election. Trump’s supporters, on the other hand, are largely condemning the trial as politically motivated “lawfare” waged by the “radical left” in order to derail Trump’s chances of winning the upcoming election, which might end up galvanizing his base.
I can’t stand Trump, but this is why I don’t post about the criminal charges against him. I’d rather see him, and the rest of them, charged for war crimes! Furthermore, I can understand why his supporters, and even foreigners, see it as lawfare.
US Reimposes Sanctions on Venezuela After Brief Relief
US Reimposes Sanctions on Venezuela After Brief Relief
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Venezuela: Washington Reimposes Oil Sanctions, Maduro Gov’t Pledges Continued Growth
Washington Revokes Oil and Gas License Issued to Venezuela (+Sanctions)
The document specifies that the US regime does not authorize “any transactions involving any financial institution blocked pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13850 other than Banco Central de Venezuela or Banco de Venezuela SA Banco Universal.”
As a second prohibition, it further indicates that “the provision of goods or services to, or new investment in, an entity located in Venezuela that is owned or controlled by, or a joint venture with, an entity located in the Russian Federation,” is also forbidden, thus keeping the same provision that existed in the revoked license against Russia.
Venezuela’s election in the crosshairs of new U.S. regime change scheme
Twenty-five years after Hugo Chávez took office and began the Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela, US officials have still not tired of dreaming up new plots to overthrow the country’s government
Venezuela’s election in the crosshairs of new U.S. regime change scheme
US to Increase Military Aid to Guyana Amid Tensions With Venezuela
The US will increase military aid to Guyana amid tensions with neighboring Venezuela over the disputed Guayana Essequibo region, The Associated Press reported on Monday.
US to Increase Military Aid to Guyana Amid Tensions With Venezuela
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Imperialist Provocations: UK to Send Warship to Guyana
Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com) — The United Kingdom is preparing to send a warship to Guyana allegedly in a gesture of diplomatic and military support for the former British colony. But in reality, this is a clear military provocation that violates the agreements reached by Guyana and Venezuela in a recent presidential summit in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Imperialist Provocations: UK to Send Warship to Guyana
Growing US Military Presence in Brazil
Growing US Military Presence in Brazil
To this end, the United States faces a series of obstacles in our continent. The most important immediate obstacle is Venezuela, clearly counter-hegemonic, bent on building important geopolitical bridges with Russia, China and Iran, and now focused on beginning to resolve the problem of the Guyanas.
Venezuela: Opposition Parties Oust Guaidó as ‘Interim President’
Venezuela: Opposition Parties Oust Guaidó as ‘Interim President’
The parallel AN will appoint a five-person “Administration and Asset Protection Council” to manage resources. The “interim government” had recurring budgets assigned by the US Treasury Department, drawing funds from frozen accounts belonging to the Venezuelan state. Last week, the US Senate approved US $50 million for “democracy promotion” programs in Venezuela for 2023.
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At the time of writing, the US has yet to comment on the reconfiguration of the opposition structures. However, the proposal was reportedly run by US officials during meetings with opposition representatives in Washington.
In the run-up to Thursday’s vote, Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian Nichols stated in an interview that the Biden administration would follow whatever the anti-government majority decided. An anonymous spokesperson from the US National Security Council likewise told Reuters that the White House would continue recognizing the “interim government” “regardless of the form it takes.”
Next up: Leopoldo López or Henrique Capriles?!
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Read More »Venezuela: Guaidó Faces Uncertain Future with Opposition Parties Set to Withdraw Support
The hardline politician has found himself increasingly isolated but retains control of oil subsidiary CITGO and other assets.
Venezuela: Guaidó Faces Uncertain Future with Opposition Parties Set to Withdraw Support
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Venezuela Opposition Primaries to Be Held in June 2023, Reuters Says
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