Two comparisons: 1. Saudi Arabia: A hereditary dynasty, possesses oil, once aligned with the US, and is very wealthy. 2. Venezuela: Has a democratically elected president with low approval ratings, has more oil than Saudi Arabia, is a leading anti-American, and is under sanctions, hence its poverty. Therefore, I believe the argument that Venezuela's poor living standards justify interference in its internal affairs is untenable. The fundamental reason why a country with the world's largest oil reserves is poor is its anti-American stance and proximity to the US, making it difficult to sell its oil.