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Autocracy and Alliances

Venezuela, once the wealthiest country in South America, now faces dire economic collapse and political illegitimacy, yet Maduro clings to power with military support from Russia and investment from China. The unique partnership between leftist Venezuela and the Islamic Republic of Iran highlights their shared struggles against sanctions and their mutual interest in undermining democratic ideals. Both regimes view the language of rights and accountability as existential threats, uniting them in their autocratic pursuits.