Alonso Illueca

Alonso Illueca, a Latin America and Caribbean analyst specializing in China–Latin America relations, discusses the implications of Nicolás Maduro's detention for China's role in the region. He examines whether this setback is a significant failure for Beijing or a manageable shock. Topics include China's economic ties with Venezuela, recent electoral challenges to Chinese influence in Latin America, and the long-term geopolitical landscape. Illueca also highlights the complexities of U.S.-China rivalry and the enduring commercial connections that hinder rapid decoupling from China.