The dramatic ‘standoff’ between US President Donald Trump and the Democrats over border policy is a cynical charade between two parties that represent one and the same class. We need a socialist alternative.

The imperialist coup plotters had been hyping up last Saturday’s ‘humanitarian aid’ delivery in advance, hoping for a turning point in their attempts at regime change. But in the end their plans fell flat.

US imperialism is upping the ante in its mission to implement regime change in Venezuela, attempting to provoke a clash by importing “humanitarian aid” across the border. This aggressive intervention must be combatted with revolutionary measures.