One myth to consider is Venezuela's 'proven reserves' of 303 billion barrels

You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.

The United States’ abduction of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro has stunned the world. Even more shocking, however, has been the wave of contradictory reactions to his removal as the country’s non-elected president.

Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.

Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.

Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.

Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.

The clash of perspectives spans the ideological universe. Where to start? Two random examples: Venezuela’s actual democratically elected president, Edmundo González — with 70 per cent of voter support in the country’s 2024 elections before being overthrown by election loser Maduro — called on Venezuelan officials to begin releasing political prisoners.

On the other side of the political fence, Columbia University environmental leftist Jeffrey Sachs told the United Nations Security Council that the U.S. had no right to mess with another country. “The issue before the Council today is not the character of the government of Venezuela. The issue is whether any Member State — by force, coercion, or economic strangulation — has the right to determine Venezuela’s political future or to exercise control over its affairs.” Never mind that Maduro has no democratic right to determine Venezuela’s political future.

Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.

By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.

A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.

The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.

We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again

Interested in more newsletters?

© Financial Post