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General Category => World News => Topic started by: edpc on August 02, 2019, 01:59:41 am

Title: Trump says U.S. blockade or quarantine of Venezuela under consideration
Post by: edpc on August 02, 2019, 01:59:41 am

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was considering a quarantine or blockade of Venezuela, as the United States steps up pressure on President Nicolas Maduro to relinquish power.

Trump did not elaborate on when or how such a blockade could be imposed, and his administration has so far focused on diplomatic and economic pressure against Maduro while steering clear of any military action.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-venezuela-politics-trump/trump-says-u-s-blockade-or-quarantine-of-venezuela-under-consideration-idUSKCN1UR5QF (https://www.reuters.com/article/us-venezuela-politics-trump/trump-says-u-s-blockade-or-quarantine-of-venezuela-under-consideration-idUSKCN1UR5QF)

Title: Re: Trump says U.S. blockade or quarantine of Venezuela under consideration
Post by: edpc on August 02, 2019, 02:01:07 am

One problem: A blockade is a universally recognized act of war.

Title: Re: Trump says U.S. blockade or quarantine of Venezuela under consideration
Post by: Absalom on August 02, 2019, 03:12:40 am

Where's Goober Guaido, Trumpet's Venezuelan Savior???????????

Title: Re: Trump says U.S. blockade or quarantine of Venezuela under consideration
Post by: InHeavenThereIsNoBeer on August 02, 2019, 03:27:10 am

Will Maduro or any others in the leadership suffer?

Will the people suffer (more) and rise up and cast them off?

Okay, then what's the point?