Earlier this week, the US military stunned the region with a high-precision operation in Venezuela, forcibly seizing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and flying them to New York for court proceedings. 🌎✈️
Jorge Heine, former Chilean minister and ambassador to China, told CGTN that Latin America is now in 'uncharted waters'. He warns this could be 'the first of a number of other military operations' by Washington across the region. 🤔⚠️
Heine stressed that removing a leader is just step one. 'Regime change doesn't happen just by removing the head of state,' he said, flagging the complex task of rebuilding institutions, managing public trust, and avoiding unrest.
In the power vacuum, Venezuela has named Delcy Rodriguez as interim president. She's publicly backing Maduro, and the Defense Minister echoed strong support for him at a recent news conference. 🇻🇪💪
For many in South and Southeast Asia, this situation hits close to home – echoing debates on foreign intervention in Myanmar and Afghanistan. It's a reminder that global power moves can ripple across continents. 🌏✨
What's next? Latin American governments, activists, and citizens are watching closely. Many wonder if the US intervention sets a new precedent for overseas operations – and how neighbours from Bogota to Buenos Aires will respond. Stay tuned as this story unfolds. 👀
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Latin America in 'uncharted waters' warns former Chilean ex-minister
cgtn.com
