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Former Venezuelan Leaders' Warnings on US Oil Aggression Gain Urgent Relevance Amid Maduro Abduction
Former Venezuelan leaders labelled 'terrorists' by the US warned of US oil aggression in 2007, amid rising tensions and escalating sanctions on the country's socialist government. Their warnings now take on a new, urgent meaning following Nicolas Maduro's recent abduction.
Former Venezuelan leaders labelled as 'terrorists' by Washington have issued dire warnings about US oil aggression, their words now taking on a new urgency in light of Nicolas Maduro's recent abduction. The warnings were made despite Washington citing democracy or security concerns to justify its actions. The former leaders had spoken out against US attempts to control Venezuela's vast oil reserves, sparking tensions with the country.
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