Venezuela’s Hollow Claims Mask a Deeper Threat to Regional Stability—and America’s Security

In a familiar playbook of deflection, Venezuela’s Foreign Minister Yván Gil condemned the mounting sanctions imposed by the United States and its allies as "military threats," accusing Washington of deploying one of the largest naval fleets in the Caribbean aimed at destabilizing the region. Yet, under this veneer of victimhood lies a regime that persistently undermines both regional security and America’s interests. Are Sanctions Really the Threat—or Venezuela's Own Actions? Gil’s rhetoric frames U.S. sanctions—now numbering over 1,000—as “criminal” and “illegal,” claiming they violate human rights and target Venezuela's governance rather than individuals. But isn’t it telling that these measures...