Why Maduro Was “Kidnapped” — And Why China Was the Real Target
Why Maduro Was “Kidnapped” — And Why China Was the Real Target  
Podcast: The Middle Ground Mic
Published On: Thu Jan 08 2026
Description: Send us a textSupport the Show for as little as $1If you appreciate conversations that don’t talk down to you or shove you into a political box, you can support the show directly.Show Notes https://buymeacoffee.com/tmgm/venezuela-isn-victory-crime-scene-it-test Was Nicolás Maduro kidnapped, or was this a strategic move aimed at China’s growing influence in Venezuela? In this episode, The Middle Ground Mic cuts through partisan reactions to examine what actually changed, why China mattered more than Maduro himself, and what comes next for Venezuela and the region. Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Venezuela Situation02:43 Historical Context of Military Interventions05:21 Challenges of Regime Change08:03 The Venezuelan Economy and Oil Industry10:37 International Influence: China and Russia13:26 Military Aid and Arms Deals15:44 The Future of Venezuela and Global Implications Support the show🚨🚨Want to support The Middle Ground Mic and keep investigations going?🚨🚨BuyMeACoffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/tmgm