Is Nicolas Maduro’s downfall a blow to Venezuela’s top ally, China? | The World | ABC News
China has been among the most vocal critics of the us operation to seize Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife from Caracas – demanding the pair be released immediately. Beijing has been a key backer of the Maduro regime, investing tens of billions in the oil-rich country. But where do events of the past few days leave China’s ambitions and influence in Latin America. Eric Olander, editor-in-chief of the China Global South Project spoke to The World’s Girish Sawlani about what Maduro’s downfall means for Beijing’s ambitions in the region. #ABCTheWorld #ABCAsiaPacific
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