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SciFiFisher wrote:If Maduro were more like Trump he would cheerfully accept the U.S. aid and then have your television channels broadcasting that the aid really came from Russia and China. Or that he produced it himself while working for the people.

However, former military intelligence chief Hugo Carvajal called on the military to break with the president and to allow aid in. In a video posted online, the congressman recognised Mr Guaidó as "president in charge" and issued a stinging rebuke to Mr Maduro.

"You've killed hundreds of young people in the streets for trying to claim the rights you stole - this without even counting the dead for lack of medicines and security."

There is no doubt this has become a political issue. Juan Guaidó and his supporters want to spread the word about how important the foreign humanitarian aid is. President Maduro accuses it of being a Trojan horse.

There is a feeling of optimism among many Venezuelans at the moment - an energy that has not existed in the country for a long time. And the hope that Saturday may be the start of a new path.

But if the stand-off drags on, the fear is that this positive energy that has revived Mr Maduro's critics will wane, as will the interest of the international community, and that's what Mr Guaidó needs to achieve regime change.

People want to know about a plan B - if indeed Mr Guaidó has thought of one. Otherwise, the hope here will soon turn to despair.

pumpkinpi wrote:I usually don't say much in this thread because it's really beyond my comprehension. But I do read through all the posts, and think of you often. Sometimes I feel bad when I'm complaining about my leg or the weather, that it's nothing compared to your situation.

I really appreciate that you keep us updated, and that you are a part of this community, and would join in with the others to help you out in any way possible. Stay safe, and stay in touch!

geonuc wrote:The rival concerts would be funny if it weren't for the whole situation being not funny.

geonuc wrote:Positive developments?

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-47343918

Meanwhile, a top ally of President Maduro has suggested the government would allow Venezuelans to accept aid "at their own risk", but that no foreign soldiers would "set foot" inside Venezuela.

As the humanitarian aid at the heart of a Venezuelan border standoff remained shut in warehouses on Sunday, and with President Nicolás Maduro’s blockade still intact, it became clear that the opposition leaders trying to oust him had little in the way of a Plan B.

Sigma_Orionis wrote:Well, there he goes again.

SciFiFisher wrote:

Sigma_Orionis wrote:Well, there he goes again.

His claim that he is standing up for democracy rings a little hollow.

Thumper wrote:Is more and more military defections a good thing?