He was originally supported in the coup because his uncle (the then dictator) was exterminating Spaniards (and Guineans as well). Since then, trade between Spa

He was originally supported in the coup because his uncle (the then dictator) was exterminating Spaniards (and Guineans as well). Since then, trade between Spain and EG is nothing to write home about, with Spain only being third to US and China as trading partners, and EQ's exports are a drop in the ocean of the Spanish economy. Investment from either country in the other is residual (<10 million euros). [0] Also Obiang regularly blames Spain for funding/supporting oppositors, notably during the coup attempt in 2004[1], which is probably true[2]. Most of the time these oppositors also have Spanish citizenship. So, in what sense is he supported by Spain, and how is it a colony? [0] https://www.icex.es/icex/es/navegacion-principal/todos-nuestros-servicios/informacion-de-mercados/paises/navegacion-principal/el-pais/relaciones-bilaterales/index.html?idPais=GQ https://www.icex.es/icex/es/navegacion-principal/todos-nuest... [1] https://www.theguardian.com/world/2004/jun/16/equatorialguinea.spain https://www.theguardian.com/world/2004/jun/16/equatorialguin... [2] https://www.elmundo.es/elmundo/2008/03/12/espana/1205318523.html https://www.elmundo.es/elmundo/2008/03/12/espana/1205318523....