The United States’ claim of a “large-scale strike” in Venezuela and the reported removal of President Nicolás Maduro has once again drawn attention to Washington’s long record of intervening in the domestic politics of other nations. The Organization of American States released a preliminary report alleging “clear manipulation” in the vote, which helped trigger widespread protests. Morales accused the United States of backing the events, pointing to Bolivia’s lithium reserves and citing Elon Musk’s tweet: “We will coup whoever we want.”Washington denied direct involvement. President Lyndon B. Johnson ordered US troops to intervene, warning of a “second Cuba.”More than 22,000 US soldiers were deployed under Operation Power Pack. Brazil (1964)In Brazil, the United States prepared Operation Brother Sam to support a military move against President João Goulart, whose reform agenda alarmed Washington.

Source: The Telegraph January 04, 2026 09:50 UTC