US Sends Strong Message to China: Stay Out of Americas After Venezuela Raid

• The US military operation in Venezuela, capturing President Nicolas Maduro, was partly aimed at countering China's growing influence in Latin America.
• President Trump explicitly warned China and Russia to stay out of the Americas, stating, "We don’t want you there, you’re not gonna be there."
• The raid exposed the limitations of China's power in the Western Hemisphere, as US forces easily disabled Chinese-supplied air defenses.
• Analysts suggest the incident highlights China's inability to protect its partners or assets when the US applies direct pressure.
• China faces potential pressure in other regional areas like Cuba and the Panama Canal, as the US continues to push back against its influence.

Why It Matters: US asserts dominance in the Americas, warning China to cease its strategic expansion in the region.