– The U.S. military manual outlines the use of major financial institutions like the IMF and World Bank as unconventional weapons in conflict scenarios.

– The document, titled FM 3-05.130, was originally released in 2008 but gained renewed attention due to its relevance to current events in Venezuela.

– The manual emphasizes the U.S. government’s ability to influence international financial institutions to apply pressure on foreign governments through loans and grants.

– Economic power is framed as a critical component of unconventional warfare, coordinated closely with the State Department and Intelligence Community.

– The U.S. has significant control over the World Bank and IMF, including veto rights and the ability to influence policy through funding.

– The institutions often impose structural adjustment programs that prioritize foreign corporate interests, leading to economic crises in borrowing countries.

– The U.S.-backed interim president Juan Guaidó has sought IMF funds, highlighting the strategic use of financial institutions in regime change efforts.

– Other Latin American countries, like Ecuador and Argentina, have also been subjected to U.S. financial influence, often resulting in economic hardships.

– The supposed independence of the IMF and World Bank is challenged, revealing their roles as extensions of U.S. power.

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