Venezuela, long mired in economic and political crisis, has now become a point of convergence for the interests of global powers. Nicolás Maduro’s request for military support from Russia, China, and Iran is not only a response to U.S. pressure but also a signal of a deeper shift in the security architecture of the Western Hemisphere. The militarization of the Caribbean and the growing involvement of states from outside the region show that Latin America is once again becoming an area of