The Money They Stole (from Venezuela): a song about US economic warfare, by Ben Grosscup

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HANDS OFF VENEZUELA

This song confronts the economic warfare, stolen resources, and military threats facing Venezuela from US imperialism. It traces a line from historic extraction to today’s financial blockade—and affirms the right of a sovereign people to resist.

📌 WHY THIS SONG NOW? As military threats against Venezuela escalate, this song focuses on the less visible front: the economic war. For years, Venezuelan assets—from CITGO to gold reserves—have been frozen or seized by U.S. and European banks under the banner of “sanctions.” This is a song about that theft.
📢 USE THIS SONG This track is free to use at rallies, webinars, teach-ins, or on social media to raise awareness about US sanctions. Credit the artists and link back to this video. #TheMoneyTheyStole #Venezuela #EconomicWarfare #SanctionsKill #NoWarOnVenezuela #ProtestMusic #Solidarity #FinancialBlockade #CITGO #DavidRovics #BenGrosscup #ChetGardiner 🎶
MORE FROM BEN GROSSCUP Follow & explore more music: https://linktr.ee/BenGrosscup

CREDITS • Music & Lyrics: Ben Grosscup • Bass, Banjo & Studio Production: Chet Gardiner (http://chetgardiner.com/) • Video Production: Ben Grosscup, with support from Chet Gardiner • Lyrical inspiration: Based on the chorus and structure of David Rovics’ “Terrorizing Venezuela.” Read the original here: https://davidrovics.substack.com/p/te… 🔗

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