China Demands Maduro's Release, Escalates US-Venezuela Dispute
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China has issued a strong statement demanding the immediate release of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, further escalating tensions between the US and Venezuela. The call comes amidst reports that the US considered military intervention in Venezuela before Christmas, but ultimately delayed action.
The situation gained further complexity when Maduro appeared to preemptively challenge former US President Donald Trump in a resurfaced video clip, daring him to take action. Simultaneously, reports indicate Maduro was briefly ‘jailed’ in New York, though details remain unclear.
With Maduro’s status uncertain, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez has stepped into a leadership role, navigating the country through this period of heightened instability. China’s intervention signals a deepening of its involvement in the region and a direct challenge to US policy regarding Venezuela.
