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EPISODE · Jan 8, 2026 · 36 MIN

Why Maduro Was Taken and China Was the Real Target

from The Middle Ground Mic · host Joe

Support the Show for as little as $1If you appreciate conversations that don’t talk down to you or shove you into a political box, you can support the show directly.Show Notes https://buymeacoffee.com/tmgm/venezuela-isn-victory-crime-scene-it-test 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. Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Venezuela Situation02:43 Historical Context of Military Interventions05:21 Challenges of Regime Change08:03 The Venezuelan Economy and Oil Industry10:37 International Influence: China and Russia13:26 Military Aid and Arms Deals15:44 The Future of Venezuela and Global ImplicationsSupport the show

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