A comment after the article:
I am an expat living in Venezuela. First let me say that my reaction upon reading this article was, “FINALLY! Someone outside of Venezuela ‘gets it’”. However, I would note that this article only address the economic condition of the country without including the political context. Currently, at least 70-80% of the population desperately want a change in government. The current regime has suborned all of the democratic institutions of democracy and ignores the letter and intent of the Constitution. It is using its control to blatantly intimidate the population and block all of the Opposition’s efforts to effect democratic change.
All of the conditions for a successful popular uprising to overthrow the Maduro regime already exist. Venezuela does NOT need, and is not asking, the International community to actively intervene. What it DOES need, and IS asking for, is that the International Community recognize the truth, condemn the existing regime, and acknowledge its lack of constitutionality and democratic legitimacy. When the Opposition controlled National Assembly declares that the president and supreme court are unconstitutional, they need the International Community to understand why, and to not call it a “Coup” and support the illegitimate regime, such as occurred in Honduras.
After the change in government, there is much that the International Community can and should do. At such time, help will be welcome. Right now, Venezuela only needs international assurances that when they do what is necessary, they will not be punished for it.
70-8% of the populous taking up arm and overthrowing an oppressive, Socialist form of govt is not a Coup.
I would call that seeking freedom.
Sounds very similar to what we will have to do if Cankles gets elected.
Completely understandable.
Stay safe, my FRiend.
“All of the conditions for a successful popular uprising to overthrow the Maduro regime already exist. Venezuela does NOT need, and is not asking, the International community to actively intervene. What it DOES need, and IS asking for, is that the International Community recognize the truth, condemn the existing regime, and acknowledge its lack of constitutionality and democratic legitimacy. When the Opposition controlled National Assembly declares that the president and supreme court are unconstitutional, they need the International Community to understand why, and to not call it a “Coup” and support the illegitimate regime, such as occurred in Honduras.”
I just imagine Obola will “jump right on this matter, not!” In the meantime Travis, stay safe! The US won’t be able to help Venezuela until mid-January next year.
Take care, please.
Fantastic comment, thanks for sharing it. Trump needs to see it.