Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido confirmed this weekend that his diplomats are seeking
to open a direct line of communication with the US military, and would
use them for “coordination” of possible military action to impose regime
change.
Guaido said having direct lines of communication between him and the
Pentagon would put more pressure on President Maduro to resign. Admiral
Craif Faller, the head of South Command, says he “looks forward” to
supporting the members of Venezuela’s military “who make the right
decision,” which is to say backing the US-supported takeover by Guaido.
While Guaido continues to hold regular opposition rallies demanding he
be made president, the crowds at those rallies are getting smaller since
the recent failed coup. With Guaido seemingly losing momentum, the
Trump Administration may ultimately feel they need to get more directly
involved in invading Venezuela and ensuring his rule.
President Maduro maintains control of the vast majority of Venezuela’s
military, despite US hopes of a mass rebellion behind Guaido. Maduro has
dismissed Guaido as a US puppet, and accuses the US plotting to exploit
Venezuela’s oil wealth.
Venezuela’s Guaido Wants Direct Communication With US Military
Wants to discuss "coordination" of possible US invasion
Jason Ditz is Senior Editor for Antiwar.com. He has 20 years of experience in foreign policy research and his work has appeared in The American Conservative, Responsible Statecraft, Forbes, Toronto Star, Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Providence Journal, Washington Times, and the Detroit Free Press.
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