Yet another war is primed and potentially ready to break loose. The South American nation of Venezuela is posturing that they plan to invade neighboring Guyana, a nation that is rich in oil, and other commodities such as rice and sugar.
Venezuela has roughly 29 million people versus Guyana’s small 816,370.
Venezuela has been dealing with hyperinflation for many years now, but officially climbed out of it in early-2022, though no one really feels any difference. Since then communist Nicolás Maduro has been seen by Western leaders as a “dictator.” The country has seen a massive emigration crisis of nearly 8 million residents being displaced, with citations “gross violations of human rights,” many other cruel tortures and indignities.
Last week the country held a referendum asking voters if they approved of the idea of annexing the Guyanese territory of Essequibo into Venezuela; which equates to roughly two-thirds of Guyana. 95% of respondents approved of the referendum. The two countries have been bickering over who controls this territory for many decades. However, it is reported that actual turnout was super low, and the country’s current government is not known to favor or listen to the voice of the people.
Like all things, large pockets of oil were discovered in 2010 by Exxon Mobil off the coasts of Essquibo, reigniting the debates over whose territory is whose. It is estimated that Guyana now holds over 11 billion oil barrel reserves per capita, the fourth largest in the world. The country is forecast to be producing around 1.3 million barrels per day by 2027, making it a notable contender in the global oil trade. Guyana, unlike most nation’s economies that sunk since 2020, saw their GDP bloom by 180% by 2022.
Before the referendum was put to a vote last week, in late-October Caribbean Loop News reported: ‘CARICOM and the Organisation of American States (OAS) have also rejected the referendum stating that international law strictly prohibits the Government of one State from unilaterally seizing, annexing or incorporating the territory of another state and noted that the referendum will open the door to the possible violation of this fundamental tenet of international law.’
Moreover, around that same time, Real Clear Wire reported that ‘the Biden administration lifted sanctions on Venezuela, allowing them to export hundreds of thousands of barrels a day of vital heavy oil to the United States.’ Rather than working with Canada, Biden had instead canceled the completion of the Keystone XXL pipeline as one of his first acts as President.
So, with most Venezuelan respondents supporting the referendum, Guyana of course was angered by this and accused Venezuela of preparing to annex the territory, which then saw a deployment of Venezuelan troops near the border.
On December 1st, prior to the referendum vote, the United Nations voted to order Venezuela not to take any action against Guyana. ABC News reported: ‘The court order falls short of any explicit mention of the referendum, but says that Venezuela must “refrain from taking any action which would modify that situation that currently prevails” in Essequibo. The legally binding ruling remains in place until a case brought by Guyana against Venezuela on the region’s future is considered by the court, which could take years.’
On Tuesday, the 5th, Maduro announced the creation of a new military zone that would be in charge of defending of part of this territory. ‘Maduro announced the creation of the Guyana Integral Defense Zone, or ZODI, to be called Zodi Guayana Esequiba, with headquarters in Tumeremo, a town in Venezuela near the Essequibo region,’ the Miami Herald explained.
Additionally, ‘the Venezuelan leader has also ordered the publication of a new map of Venezuela to include the new state and ordered the creation of new state-run oil and mining companies to be called PDVSA Essequibo and CVG Essequibo, respectively, for the exploration of oil and minerals inside the region,’ the Miami Herald noted.
Maduro also ordered regime officials to begin a process of giving Venezuelan nationality to the estimated 125,000 people that currently live in Essequibo.
I announce the immediate activation of a human and social care plan for the entire population of Guayana Esequiba, the carrying out of a census, the beginning of the process to deliver identity cards.
In an interview with the Miami Herald, Guyana President Irfaan Ali called the move by Maduro “reckless” and said his country plans to alert both regional and world leaders of Maduro’s attempt to disrupt the peace in the hemisphere.
It is unfortunate that President Maduro would choose the road of defying an international court order. This speaks volumes about the way in which President Maduro prefers to operate and also points to the fact that he’s unconcerned about the peace and security of this region.
The order of the [U.N. court] made it very clear that Venezuela cannot act or take any action that would disrupt the status quo and the status quo is that Guyana exercises governance and control of Essequibo.
We once again call on Venezuela to retract from this reckless, adventurous move and to allow international law and the ruling of the [U.N. court] to guide our action.
He added that he is seeking the support of the United Nations Security Council, the United States, the Caribbean Community, the Organization of American States and other countries to ensure Guyana’s territory is “not violated.”
The U.S., in response to Venezuela’s aggression, is now conducting military drills in the region, along with Brazil supplying troops to Guyana, too, as a deterrent to Venezuela.
In a statement from the U.S. Embassy in Georgetown: “In collaboration with the Guyana Defense Force, the U.S. Southern Command will conduct flight operations within Guyana on Dec. 7th.” It added that these military flights are part of “routine engagement and operations to enhance security partnership” with Guyana, ADN America reported.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Ali on Wednesday and told him that Washington stands with Guyana, offering “unwavering support for Guyana’s sovereignty.” Pentagon and White House spokesperson John Kirby reiterated the same line.
Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva also said in a statement, “If there’s one thing we don’t want here in South America, it’s war.”
The publication added: ‘The Brazilian army on Wednesday said that it was fortifying troop positions in the northern cities of Boa Vista and Pacaraima as part of efforts “to guarantee the inviolability of the territory.”’
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Gerald Celente of The Trends Journal says it best: “When all else fails they take you to war.” This is totally on display here. Venezuela’s economy has been in the dumpster for years, and sparking a war and taking over this oil-rich territory is a great way to fix your economy. To the same token, it is not hard to see why the U.S. and Brazil are quick to deter the threat.
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
1 Timothy 6:10
Of course, a major component to Venezuela’s problems in the first place, once again, per usual, has to do with the U.S. meddling and toppling their government. What else is new, right? But, basically, the illustrious Donald J. Trump – the so-called “patriot” and “America first” guy – bragged about wanting to seize Venezuela’s oil.
When I left, Venezuela was ready to collapse. We would have taken it over; we would have gotten to all that oil; it would have been right next door.
But now we’re buying oil from Venezuela. So we’re making a dictator very rich. Can you believe this? Nobody can believe it.
Trump said at a Republican conference
When Trump made this confession in June of this year, officials in Venezuela blasted him for this.
Foreign minister, Yvan Gil, responded:
Trump confesses that his intention was to take over Venezuela’s oil. All the damage that the United States has done to our people, with the support of its lackeys, here has had one objective: to steal our resources! They were not able to, and they will not be able to. We will always overcome!
Venezuela’s vice minister for North America, Carlos Ron, declared,
What further evidence do we need? Here’s Trump confessing that his aim, all along, was to take over Venezuela’s oil. The Biden [administration] keeps his illegal sanctions policy still in place. Venezuela has and will continue to prevail!
Furthermore, ‘The US government initiated a coup attempt against Venezuela in 2019. The Trump administration appointed a little-known right-wing opposition politician, Juan Guaidó, as the supposed “interim president” of the South American nation, despite the fact that he had never participated in a presidential election.’
Venezuela’s ambassador to the United Nations, Samuel Moncada, stated,
Trump took the mask off of 60 satellite countries, the international propaganda, and all of those politicians and intellectuals who supported a puppet [Juan Guaidó] to govern Venezuela. The only aim has been to pillage the oil of the Venezuelan people. How shameful! This is the confession of a criminal.
For the full context, read this article here, and watch the video below.
Yup, that’s Trump for ya. But hey, go vote for him some more, he’s so awesome, right: he’s actually trying to drain the swamp, you know? (Sarcasm).
The point is, per usual, nothing is ever as it seems, and the warmongering U.S. is behind it once again. Nothing ever changes. Fortunately, I knew about this coup attempt, and it immediately came to mind when I first heard about this potential war in South America. And yet this critical piece of evidence to this potential conflict has been left out of the news; just as the backstory to Ukraine was ignored since day one; or in the case of Hamas being a created and funded proxy of the U.S. and Israel. The media will NOT tell you these facts. This is why you follow The WinePress.
Moreover, interestingly enough, in the buildup to this standoff, one month ago supposed peace candidate RFK Jr. through out the peace and isolationism language when the Israel-Hamas war broke out; and began to use Neo-Con talking points, pointing the finger at Russia, China, Iran, but took it a step further and threw Venezuela into the mix, when Venezuela was not even in the news at the time, and how the U.S. needs to go stick it to them, too! RFK JR.’s saber rattling is even worse than some of the Neo-Cons in this respect. So, it appears to me that Bobby was tipped-off that this was going to happen. And why? Because of that good ‘ole black gold.
We will have to monitor where this skirmish leads to…
[7] And when ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, be ye not troubled: for such things must needs be; but the end shall not be yet. [8] For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows. Mark 13:7-8
[7] Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? [8] Say I these things as a man? or saith not the law the same also? [9] For it is written in the law of Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen? [10] Or saith he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is written: that he that ploweth should plow in hope; and that he that thresheth in hope should be partaker of his hope. (1 Corinthians 9:7-10).
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World War III is going to be massive!
Theaters of operation:
Israel
Gaza
Ukraine
Russian Border
South China Sea
East China Sea
Taiwan
West Russia
Southeast China
Poland
Venezuela
Brazil
Guyana
Most likely, these as well:
United States
North Mexico
South Canada
here is what I think about the theaters of operation:
– South: Egypt vs Ethiopia vs Sudan, etc.
– West: USA vs communist/socialist countries of the Americas
– East: China vs Taiwan, North Korea vs. South Korea & Japan, India vs Pakistan
– North: Russia vs Nato
– Center: (A) Saudi Arabia vs Iran (B) Israel vs ALL nations (The USA will eventually turn her back on Israel)
note: there will be conflicts, and even the unfreezing of frozen conflicts (most likely)
That’s a better way of graphing it, Thomas. I never thought of it that way.
In order for the Antichrist to gain worldwide control, he must first create global chaos. Then he can use some of the resources he has stolen and hoarded from taxation of the people in order to force them into compliance. Some will believe that the Antichrist is just wonderful when he offers back a very small portion of what he has taxed away from the people, with strings attached of course, to further his agenda of global control.
So the U.S. is against Venezuela. Meanwhile they lifted the sanctions to essentially provoke Venezuela to lust after the territory’s oil, causing this rift building up between the two nations that will cause more civilian deaths if war happens, then declaring support for Guyana. America is truly disgusting.
War is big business and business is really thriving right now.
No doubt. Though we’re aware of the U.S. perpetual war racketeering throughout the years, the disgust with governments when we read the details still endures, and grows.
Sigh.
Boy, talk about end times wars and rumors of wars. There’s hardly a country that isn’t either going to war, in a war, or talking about attacking another country. We shall be gone soon, but those who are left behind will be right in the middle of the chaos these greedy countries start.
Come quickly, Lord Jesus, and take us Home. We are not citizens of this world, but citizens of Heaven. I can’t wait to go there.
Where are you going
Me too, Char.
EVEN SO COME LORD JESUS!!!
Deliver us out of this horrible satanic mess! I look more forward to the catching up than anything else and I want to be part of it!
It was the late Dimitri Duduman who prophesied WWIII would start in Venezuela, an unsuspected place. Also remember the main character in the movie Avatar was a veteran of the war in Venezuela. Movies…