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Maduro's Arrest a 'Slap' to Beijing, Message to Tehran

Published January 3, 2026, 13:19
Maduro's Arrest a 'Slap' to Beijing, Message to Tehran

The US operation in Venezuela and the announcement of Nicolás Maduro's “arrest and removal from the country” is seen as a move that indirectly targets China, disrupting its energy security and trade networks in Venezuela. Venezuela has become a key supplier of crude oil to China due to sanctions from other countries. The US operation jeopardizes agreements between Venezuela and China, as well as oil-for-payments arrangements. Furthermore, the move is considered a message to Iran, indicating that Tehran could also face similar consequences. US moves against Venezuelan oil and its transport have already had a drastic impact on exports.