January 15, 2026 – Chinese academic Wang Yiwei stressed today that the fundamental cause behind US aggression against Latin America lies in the global inability to dismantle what he called the “three mountains”: imperialism, colonialism and hegemony.
The professor from Renmin University of China described military actions like the one carried out against Venezuela as an open violation of national sovereignty and an event that, in the 21st century, “becomes a source of ridicule for the world.”
In an interview with Prensa Latina, the expert pointed out that these practices are not isolated and linked them to a long history of US interventions in Latin America, including invasions and coups, under various political and security pretexts.
He stressed that the Charter of the United Nations proclaims the sovereign equality of States, but warned that this principle is ineffective when countries do not have the real capacity to defend their sovereignty.
Wang pointed out that China has managed to avoid colonial subordination through its independent development and reduction of technological dependence, although he acknowledged that it still faces external interference from the United States, for example regarding the issue of arms sales to Taiwan.
The academic argued that many nations face a paradox marked by “economic dependence on China” and “security dependence on the United States,” which limits their decision-making capacity.
Referring to Latin America, he stated that Washington seeks to reaffirm its historical influence in the region and curb the Chinese presence in strategic sectors such as energy, critical minerals, and infrastructure.
According to Wang, these actions are part of Washington’s strategic competition with Caracas.
“Unlike what is typical in civilizations, these (Latin American) nations have not managed to chart a path of development suited to their national conditions. They have not overcome the ‘three great mountains,’ they have not achieved true independence and autonomy, nor have they completed the revolutionary tasks of the modern era,” he noted.
The analyst considered that the situation in Venezuela illustrates that for the United States, Latin America continues to be its “backyard” and that the Trump version of the Monroe Doctrine (1823) has arrived.
According to Wang, this prevents Latin America from defining a development path appropriate to its own national conditions.
“The United States is no longer pretending: it is openly pursuing hegemony in the Western Hemisphere, a centuries-old tradition. This very pursuit inherently aims to counter China’s influence, reshape supply chains for critical minerals and energy resources, and serve its so-called strategic competition with that country,” he noted.
Beijing has repeatedly stressed that upholding international law is key to safeguarding international fairness and justice and preventing the world from reverting to the law of the jungle.
