Posted on 01/23/2019 9:51:54 AM PST by caww
Venezuelans filled the streets Wednesday accusing embattled President Nicolas Maduro of usurping power and joining the nation’s re-invigorated opposition movement in demanding he step down as the country reels from a crushing economic crisis forcing millions to flee or go hungry.
Pro-government demonstrators dressed in red in support of Maduro were also marching in the capital, at times crossing paths with opposition protesters and shouting “sell outs” and “traitors.” National guardsmen launched tear gas at anti-government protesters in the middle-class neighborhood of El Paraiso but for the most part the marches continued without conflict.
“Join us!” the protesters cried out to a line of officers wearing helmets and carrying shields. “You are also living this crisis!”
The protest is considered a crucial test for the opposition as it seeks to send a forceful message that Maduro no longer has the people’s backing and appeals to the military and the poor to shift loyalties that until recently looked solidly behind the president. The protests were called to coincide with an historic date for Venezuelans — the anniversary of the 1958 coup that overthrew military dictator Marcos Perez Jimenez.
“The democratic forces are here advancing,” opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said as she marched. “Not so that Maduro changes but so that he leaves.”
(Excerpt) Read more at apnews.com ...
Confirmed:
Major Internet disruptions in Venezuela amid protests; YouTube, Google search and social media knocked largely offline
Manuro ain’t going peacefully.
what a coincidence...
Wow.
Looks like Maduro is going to go out in a box, a real shame. /s
Trump administration could recognize the head of Venezuela’s opposition as the country’s legitimate president as early as Wednesday - @Reuters
Well, that’s a lot of protestors. Too many to be ignored.
Maduro et al should get the hell outta Dodge to their ill gotten gains.
Nancy Pelosi should go there and be president
BREAKING: Venezuela’s Guaido takes oath swearing himself in as interim president - @Reuters
There’s already blood on the streets....it’s going to be bloody no doubt and why muduro shut down communications.
But this is Worldwide protests now...
How Iranian of them. Notice it took until the last paragraphs of the story, but the AP even used the "s" word. The times they are a-changin'.
As we say in the barracks, hunger is the only thing that can devour fear of the government.
Which is exactly why the Party had always better guarantee that the army gets fed right after they do. And sooner or later there isn't enough for that and the games begin.
HEllo there!
Yes I won’t be surprised when Trump announces this..........this is suppose to be the ‘it’ that brings maduro down....but he won’t do so easily. However everything is all set for when he goes.
Cell towers and connectivity going down in 3,...2,....
Alexandria Occasional-Cortex would be a fine President of Venezuela.
This is throughout the country and even on the world stage....I suspect we’ll see this role over the weekend...as the drumbeat rises.....
On Tuesday, Venezuelan National Assembly advanced efforts for an amnesty policy for civilians and military officials who would rise up against Maduro’s government.
So this isn’t just on the streets but the legalities are set in place for this to happen..
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_Padrino_López
The #2 man in Venezuela is the Minister of Defense who in return for his support controls 5 ports and distribution of food and medicine.
This will get bloody.
Ann Navarro at CNN reported this morning that “Scores” of people will be demonstrating. That picture looks like a couple of thousand “Scores” of people.
Already! BE careful since Russia is supporting maduro so I wouldn’t follow russia news on this too closely.
Although they’ve had the stage well set or this so it’s possible.
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