Trump urged to protect American body from China’s power
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The Organization of American States (OAS) faces a critical moment as it prepares for its March 10 secretary general election, with concerns mounting about potential Chinese influence over the hemispheric body. Political consultant Dick Morris recently highlighted these concerns during a Newsmax appearance, emphasizing the need for President Donald Trump’s intervention.
Morris emphasized the OAS’s historical significance as an embodiment of the Monroe Doctrine, which aims to prevent foreign powers from establishing colonial control over Latin American nations. The upcoming election has two main contenders: Paraguay’s Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano and Suriname’s Foreign Minister Albert Ramdin.
WARNING: China is very close to gaining control of the Organization of American States (OAS) unless President Donald Trump stops it dead in its tracks.
The OAS was created and backed by the U.S. in 1948 to stop communism across Latin America.
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According to Morris, a White House meeting revealed Trump’s preference for Ramirez Lezcano, though State Department officials expressed doubts about securing sufficient votes. Morris suggested that direct presidential intervention through phone calls could sway the election results, adding that Trump should consider withdrawing financial support if Ramirez Lezcano fails to secure victory.
The voting dynamic within the OAS presents particular challenges, with each nation holding equal voting power. Morris identified several “leftist” nations, including Chile, Peru, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Cuba, Colombia, and Mexico, as forming a bloc supporting Ramdin’s candidacy.
Morris expressed strong support for Ramirez, highlighting Paraguay’s pro-American stance and its recognition of Taiwan over China. He warned about China’s growing influence in the region, describing their strategy of offering infrastructure investments in exchange for valuable resource rights, particularly in countries like Peru.
WARNING: China is very close to gaining control of the Organization of American States (OAS) unless President Donald Trump stops it dead in its tracks. https://t.co/Ez4Y5Y6pZy
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The election process requires a majority of at least 18 votes from the 34 member states, which include the United States and Canada. The successful candidate will serve a five-year term with the possibility of one reelection. The current Secretary General Luis Almagro’s term concludes on May 25, while Assistant Secretary Nestor Mendez’s term ends July 16. The assistant secretary general election is scheduled for May 5, with both elections taking place in Washington, D.C.
