The collapse of Nicolás Maduro’s regime in Venezuela is dealing a serious blow to Hezbollah’s financial, logistical, and political support networks in Latin America.
Experts assess that the overthrow of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela represents a severe setback to Hezbollah’s external support systems. The development has led to what analysts describe as “compound losses,” undermining the financial and logistical routes that Caracas provided to the Shiite terror organization over many years.
According to experts, the loss of this key ally has not only dried up illicit funding sources but has also disrupted military training and combat maneuvers that Hezbollah conducted on Venezuelan soil. This has forced the organization to confront major challenges as it adjusts to a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape.
In remarks on the issue, retired Brig. Gen. Khalil al-Jumail noted that the lack of precise intelligence on Hezbollah’s full scope of activity in Venezuela complicates assessments, but he believes the organization is already feeling the consequences of Maduro’s downfall.