To be fair, the opposition leader was basically handpicked and funded by the US

I'm not sure I understand your comment. Maduro/Chavez were Soviet/Russia backed, and have since not only wrecked the country, but have now seized permanent dictatorial power.

Most people in the US aren't even aware of the constant State Department and CIA effort to overturn democracy in Venezuela so they can appoint a US corporation friendly leader.

Columbia Uni is a hotbed for State Department types. This is clearly a concerted effort to create a narrative. The US doesn't even allow external election monitors for its own elections. At least Venezuela had some level of monitoring. The hypocrisy is abject.