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Why Maduro Was “Kidnapped” — And Why China Was the Real Target
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Was Nicolás Maduro kidnapped, or was this a strategic move aimed at China’s growing influence in Venezuela? In this episode, The Middle Ground Mic cuts through partisan reactions to examine what actually changed, why China mattered more than Maduro himself, and what comes next for Venezuela and the region.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Venezuela Situation
02:43 Historical Context of Military Interventions
05:21 Challenges of Regime Change
08:03 The Venezuelan Economy and Oil Industry
10:37 International Influence: China and Russia
13:26 Military Aid and Arms Deals
15:44 The Future of Venezuela and Global Implications
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