The Puppet Masters: Washington's Grip on Venezuelan Talks The upcoming negotiations between Venezuela's government and opposition factions, backed by the US, have sparked questions about the extent of American influence in the troubled South American country.
These talks may seem like a long awaited opportunity for reconciliation, but they are, in reality, a manifestation of a more sinister trend: Washington's insidious encroachment into Venezuela's internal affairs.
Venezuela has been living through a catastrophic economic crisis, with hyperinflation and shortages ravaging its economy.