US Venezuela Decapitation Operation: Why it Fuels North Korea’s Nuclear Ambitions
The US decapitation operation in Venezuela and the abduction of Nicolas Maduro are fueling North Korea's nuclear ambitions. Explore how China's stance impacts this geopolitical crisis.
The fall of one regime may lead another to dig in deeper. The US military's dramatic operation to remove Nicolas Maduro from power has sent shockwaves through Pyongyang, potentially hardening North Korea's nuclear resolve.
The Strike on Caracas and North Korea's Reaction
According to analysts and news reports, the United States launched a decapitation operation on Saturday, January 3, 2026, resulting in the abduction of President Nicolas Maduro. In a statement released on Sunday, North Korea issued a stinging critique of the move, describing it as a "wild" violation of Venezuela's sovereignty.
The US Venezuela Decapitation Aftermath: China's Role
Experts suggest that this operation validates Kim Jong-un's fears of regime change, making nuclear weapons seem like the only guarantee for survival. Furthermore, China is expected to show "tacit tolerance" toward North Korea's nuclear ambitions as a counterweight to US interventionism in global affairs.
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