What Have We Got Here? Looks Like Some U.S. Libertarians Are Supporting Overthrow in Venezuela

‘If you’ve never heard of the Atlas Network, the Intercept’s recent story, “Sphere of Influence: How American Libertarians are Remaking Latin American Politics,” will certainly be an eye opener. The Atlas Network aims to rid Latin America of leftist-led governments, limit the organizing wherewithal of unions, and liberal and progressive movements, and reshape Latin America in ways the Koch brothers, and like-minded U.S.-based right-wing billionaires support.
The existence, and recent successes, of the Atlas Network might help explain why from seemingly out of nowhere, President Donald Trump recently took time away from taking time away, watching Fox News, and his latest tweet storm threatening North Korea with “fire and fury,” to bombastically throw Venezuela into the conversation. “We have many options for Venezuela, including a possible military option if necessary,” Trump said.’
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