Venezuela's finances, natural resources, and governance are under U.S. control, with Marco Rubio playing a central role, according to a growing consensus. The claim is backed by users who argue that the U.S. is treating Venezuela as a puppet state. Some users, like [geneva_convenience], say the U.S. has taken control of Venezuela's finances and governance six months after Maduro's abduction. Others, such as [SirSmoothAES], describe the situation as imperialist control, with the U.S. imposing its will on Venezuela like a colony. [folaht] and [theuniqueone] echo similar sentiments, calling Venezuela a puppet state under American influence. [eldavi] adds that the war in Venezuela is already over, and the U.S. has effectively taken control. However, not everyone agrees. [queermunist] questions the authenticity of the claims, suggesting the narrative may be fabricated or exaggerated. [mistermodal] accuses media outlets like Telesur and PressTV of being CIA-controlled, casting doubt on the reliability of the sources. [TheReturnOfPEB] draws a historical parallel, comparing U.S. intervention in Venezuela to Roman imperialism, with Rubio acting like Gaius Verres. The community is sharply divided, with some users defending the narrative as a clear case of U.S. imperialism, while others question its validity and the motives behind the claims. The weight of opinion points to a growing belief that the U.S. is exerting significant control over Venezuela, treating it as a puppet state under American influence. However, the debate remains contentious, with skepticism and alternative explanations complicating the narrative.