Is the US losing Latin America to ideology or economic reality? In this exclusive interview, award-winning journalist and political analyst Miguel Santos Garcia exposes why even right-wing leaders like Argentina’s Javier Milei are forced to rely on Chinese trade, challenging Washington’s "Fortress America" doctrine.

Miguel explains that capitalism is not synonymous with the United States, and that economic survival now trumps ideological alignment. We break down the reality of hybrid warfare, the fate of Venezuela’s resource economy, and why Nicaragua faces quiet political pressure rather than traditional sanctions.

Crucially, Miguel reveals China’s actual role in the region: Beijing offers an economic lifeline, but it will not fight Latin America’s battles. The sovereignty of the Global South must be defended locally—through regional cooperation and multipolar frameworks—not by waiting for external intervention.