Other Nations May Exploit Crisis In Venezuela: US Admiral
Mounting political and economic turmoil in Venezuela could lead to a humanitarian crisis and instability in Latin America, the admiral in charge of the U.S. Southern Command said in a report Thursday to the Senate. If such instability takes place in the region, Russia, China and Iran — who have ties with Venezuela — may take advantage of the situation, the admiral added.
"Over the past decade, China, Russia, and Iran have established a greater presence in the region. ... These global actors view the Latin American economic, political, and security arena as an opportunity to achieve their respective long-term objectives and advance interests that may be incompatible with ours and those of our partners," Admiral Kurt W. Tidd, the commander of the U.S. Southern Command, said in the report to the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Recession-triggered shortage of food and other basic requirements has led to several protests and demonstrations in the South American nation against the government.
"Venezuela faces significant instability in the coming year due to widespread food, and medicine shortages; continued political uncertainty; and a worsening economic situation," Tidd said in the report. "The growing humanitarian crisis in Venezuela could eventually compel a regional response," he added in the document, which was first reported by TeleSur.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/other-nations-may-exploit-crisis-062145794.html
What is happening in Venezuela is a totally preventable tragedy. It's the outcome of feverishly adhering to failed political and economic policies.
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