Venezuelan Opposition Party Invokes Power To Remove Maduro

As the results of socialism continue to be devastating to the people of Venezula, its national assembly is looking to take back control of the hideously mismanaged nation from the abusive regime currently in power. Venezuela’s political opposition party, Popular Will led by Juan Guaido, has invoked the Venezuelan Constitution’s Article 233 in order to declare President Nicolas Maduro’s current term as illegitimate. This is a big development in the ongoing struggle against communist tyranny backed by Russia and China in the oil rich nation.

The sides appear to be emerging. Speaking on the act, Vice President Mike Pence was quick to explicitly state support.

The administration took a significant step toward making the declaration Tuesday when Vice President Mike Pence called assembly leader Juan Guaidó and praised his “courageous leadership.”

Pence told Guaidó that the United States sees the National Assembly “as the only legitimate democratic body in the country.”

“Vice President Pence encouraged Mr. Guaido to build unity among political groups, and pledged continued support from the United States until democracy is restored,” according to readout of the call from the vice president’s office.

Commentators see the move as a step in the positive direction for the nation, creating a solution for the last several years of destruction the leftist junta has waged upon the nation. No doubt will the US be willing to back this move at least trying for a peaceful resolution on its face. I am doubtful however that Maduro will abdicate willingly. He is, after all, backed staunchly by Russia overtly and China less so. Their larger scheme of maneuver in the region does not suggest that an uprising against Maduro will be allowed anytime soon. Venezuela is critical territory for the long game in South America and a political chess piece in Putin’s plan against NATO and the US. But the opposition remains committed to at least trying, having a large scale demonstration planned for January 23.

If these protests turn bloody, and history of the Maduro regime indicates as much, then I expect it to turn into full blown Civil War. Guaido is a young, 35 year old engineer fighting for the freedom of his people against a tyrant that has exerted as few morals as it has constraint in dealing with political opposition. Should it come to that expect outside support once the powers align. From the angles currently emerging, it could possibly parallel a Spanish Civil War scenario with the roles reversed- one that was a test bed among the powers in the next World War. Time will tell, but a civil war so close to our shores is never a good thing. One thing is for sure however, a Venezuela free of socialism is good for their nation, the US, and the world.

2019 looks to be an eventful year. How does your training schedule look?

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Anonymous January 17, 2019 at 15:51

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Matt Bracken January 18, 2019 at 09:02

Back in the day, I saw cases and cases of counterfeit AK-47s in their boxes at Fort Bragg. For training purposes, I’m sure of it. They had no markings at all. Nobody sets up a production line of unmarked rifles and only produces a few hundred. If the CIA has any teeth left at all, some of these will be dropped into Venezuela. Guaido’s side can’t win on the streets, so it will become a civil war, sooner or later. The side fighting for freedom should have a fighting chance, and that means arms from outside, at least initially. But in this environment, even if Trump gave the order, the order would probably be leaked to the WP and the NYT on the same day it was given. Trump knows this, so he probably won’t give the order. Instead of a our supporting a winnable civil war, the Venezuelan freedom fighters will be slaughtered.
- Sum Dude January 18, 2019 at 21:39
  
  Don’t the Brazilians make FALs and other weapons? Wouldn’t Bolsinaro be sympathetic to their cause. At best, the US is a very unreliable ally and Trump may be able to support the counter-Marxists only for another couple of years.
  
  Our lack of support may be a blessing in disguise. Von Dach and Marighella both say that supplies should be expropriated from the enemy or fabricated.
  - NC Scout January 19, 2019 at 08:02
    
    The FAL was a common weapon shared with Argentina, Venezuela and Colombia for a time. It’s been replaced by the M4. There might still be a few in inventory.
    
    Expropriation (and defection) in large numbers is already expected, which is why Maduro is continuing to purge the ranks. Von Dach wasn’t terrible; Marighella was shot down like the worthless communist trash he was. He should have left his revolution on paper.
Sum Dude January 18, 2019 at 11:57

How much of Venezuela’s problems are the result of past voters? I understand Russia and China are pushing them in a certain direction, but didn’t Venezuelans elect Hugo Chavez?

Ahh, visions of our future.
- NC Scout January 18, 2019 at 13:31
  
  You’re assuming the elections were fair to begin with.
  
  They weren’t.
  - Sum Dude January 19, 2019 at 23:05
    
    I’m assuming they were fair at some point, then became unfair when it was too late to do anything about it.
    
    California is a great example of this. The 1-Party imported a new people and now elections are being stolen in the remaining Republican areas like Orange County. 30 years ago was the time to do something about this, not now that the Democrats are tightening their grip and exterminating Republican survivors.
- Matt Bracken January 19, 2019 at 08:12
  
  Cloward Piven + Dunning Kruger = Socialist Win.
  This is why our Dems want an open border. The more illiterate govt-dependent morons, the better it is for the Dems.
  They would rather rule the ruins ala Venezuela, then engage in honest political battle in a successful first-world America.
  - Reasonable Rascal January 19, 2019 at 17:57
    
    Dunning Kruger effect is worthy of a lengthy article all by itself. The better people understand its implications the better they can plan for the future. It is the polar opposite of critical thinking.
    
    Unfortunately for us isolationism isn’t as effective now as it was in the late 1800’s/early 1900’s.
chad stevens January 18, 2019 at 13:26

i wonder if arming the opposition would make things worse for the USA due to migration, or is it too far away?
- NC Scout January 18, 2019 at 13:35
  
  Maduro is supporting the so-called caravans to the US. Ensure our side wins, introduce economic stability, no more migration.
- Matt Bracken January 19, 2019 at 08:13
  
  We Americans are already well armed. But in Venezuela, the freedom fighters are totally helpless. Without guns, it’ll be a massacre. With, a civil war.
  - Rick January 19, 2019 at 10:40
    
    Would small arms suffice?
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