Maduro's allies weaken his hold on power

Contrary conventional wisdom, Russia and others are profiting by stealing Maduro's last financial lifelines

Key points:

• Maduro’s “allies” including Russia, Cuba and China, are in the process of stealing his last remaining resources that would allow him to remain in power for years to come.

• Through gold, oil and food deals, several allies including Russia and Turkey are taking short term profits and engaging corrupt officials with the belief the Maduro fire-sal…