The Trump administration is urged to act against Venezuelan government corruption enabling terrorist groups and cartels to fund themselves by smuggling critical minerals to Chinese buyers.
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01Summary
- 01Terrorist organisations and cartels are smuggling critical minerals from Venezuela.
- 02The minerals are being handed over to Chinese buyers.
- 03The Venezuelan government's corruption facilitates this smuggling.
- 04The Trump administration is called upon to address the issue.
02Why it matters
This matters as it involves the funding of terrorist groups and cartels, which can destabilise the region and affect global security, while also impacting the supply chains of critical minerals.
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