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In Santiago, Chile, Venezuelan expatriates erupted in celebration following the announcement by former U.S. President Donald Trump that Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro has been apprehended. This news was met with jubilant gatherings, where the Venezuelan flag was prominently displayed as a symbol of hope and change for many in the diaspora.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed significant concern over the unfolding situation, stating he was “deeply alarmed” by the developments. His comments underscore the international community’s attention to the potential impact of this event.
The reaction among Venezuela’s global allies varied, with many condemning the capture. The extent of the implications will differ from country to country, depending on their political ties and interests in the region.
Despite the international discourse and reactions, the situation has undoubtedly posed a severe challenge for Maduro’s leadership and his supporters, who now face an uncertain political landscape.
It’s energy exports that fund the Russian war machine.
Beijing
In recent years, about 80 per cent of Venezuela’s oil exports have gone to China. Trump has said it will allow sales to continue.
Tehran
Obviously, decapitating the Iranian regime would be a lot more challenging than what has occurred in Venezuela. Even the US military’s top units would struggle to find the Ayatollah and drag him from his bed.
Cheering from the sidelines is Israel, with key political figures urging Iran to “pay close attention” to what’s happening in Venezuela.
Havana
An interesting aside — many of the guards who protected Maduro were Cuban, as he’d grown to distrust his own personnel.
