Honestly, this just feels like another round of US interventionism dressed up as fighting crime

Of course, these cartels are a real problem, but slapping on sanctions usually ends up hurting regular Venezuelans way more than the corrupt elites or criminals in power. If the US really cared about democracy and human rights, maybe it should focus on fair immigration policies and supporting grassroots movements, not just flexing economic muscle. It’s hard not to see this as another excuse to meddle in Latin America while ignoring the root causes of these issues.