Brazil gold, Peru’s China scandal, post-Venezuela worries: 7 Latin America relations reads

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by SCMPFebruary 2, 2026 at 04:59 PM

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Recent news highlights key developments in Latin America relations. The US is considering pressuring Venezuela to limit ties with China and Russia following the abduction of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in early January. This event is prompting Latin American governments to re-evaluate China and Russia's protective capabilities against US intervention, signaling a potentially more assertive US approach in the region. Francisco Urdinez, a scholar of China-Latin America relations, suggests Venezuela's situation could reshape perceptions of US-China competition in the region. These events underscore the evolving dynamics of power and influence in Latin America, particularly concerning the US, China, and Russia.

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Iran 40% White House 50% Francisco Urdinez ×260% Russia ×370% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) ×375% China ×880% United States ×685% Venezuela ×690% Latin America ×590%

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latin america relations 100% china 90% united states 80% venezuela 70% russia 60% us influence 60% nicolas maduro 50% us-china competition 50% economic displacement 50%