Venezuela's situation has changed dramatically, and the impact on us is quite significant! Generally speaking, there are three main impacts on us. First, our energy cooperation with Venezuela has been hit the hardest. We are Venezuela's largest oil customer, and if the Maduro government falls, the US will inevitably take control of the situation in Venezuela. Whether the contracts signed between Venezuela and us can be fulfilled will become a big issue.
Secondly, Venezuela is an important pivot for China's Belt and Road Initiative in Latin America. We have many cooperation projects with Venezuela in areas such as infrastructure, telecommunications, and agriculture. The US views Belt and Road projects as a thorn in its side. If a pro-US regime comes to power, it's possible that our cooperation projects with Venezuela may be interrupted. Other Latin American countries, out of fear of the US, might also distance themselves from our trade and economic cooperation.
Thirdly, the US's hegemonic behavior has become evident. If the US succeeds this time, it will inevitably pressure other countries in Latin America to oppose us. Mexico plans to impose a 50% tax on us, and other Latin American countries may not be able to resist the pressure. Obviously, the US has torn down all international rules for its own hegemonic interests, making all small countries feel insecure. For us, we need to continue investing in defense, and upgrading military cooperation with friendly countries may also have to be put on the agenda.
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