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China has invested heavily in infrastructure projects across South America, including Venezuela, sometimes akin to building embassies resembling prisons and deploying diplomatic missions that serve dual purposes—diplomacy and intelligence gathering. These investments facilitate the movement of illicit funds and the coordination with local regimes.
Iran maintains military and logistical operations in ports along Venezuela’s northern coast, supporting terrorist groups like Hezbollah, and using the country as a transit point for arms and funds.
Russia deploys strategic aircraft and maintains intelligence operations, initiatives that align with its broader geopolitical ambitions.