The Western Hemisphere Reset Has Already Started
The Western Hemisphere is being reshaped in real time and almost nobody is paying attention.
In December, the US seized a Venezuelan tanker carrying 1.1M barrels.
Hours later, Trump warned Colombia’s president: You’re next.”
This is the same Colombia that was America’s closest ally for 25 years.
But in 2025 everything flipped:
• Washington revoked Colombia’s president’s visa
• The US Treasury sanctioned him his wife, and his son
• Colombia cut intelligence sharing with Washington
• Joined China’s Belt & Road
• Entered the BRICS bank
• And for the first time ever, China became Colombia’s biggest import partner
Meanwhile, Venezuela is exporting over 900,000 barrels/day despite sanctions and strikes.
The shadow fleet has grown to 940 tankers now 17% of global capacity.
Even US allies are pulling back:
UK paused intel sharing.
France condemned the strikes.
The UN warned of potential extrajudicial killings.
Here’s the strategic truth:
➡️ The US spent decades building its South American alliance system and dismantled it in twelve months.
➡️ Venezuelan oil still flows. Only the discount increased.
➡️ And China is the quiet winner.
This isn’t maximum pressure.
This is Washington teaching its allies that loyalty offers no protection.