Politics Situation in Venezuela (Coup in process)

[Dercius]

Just gettin the first news about a Coup against Maduro´s Gov is going on at this moment.

"El Presidente" Guaido was seen in a vid together with military forces at La Carlota Airbase in Caracas, calling for support from military units across the country and population to go on the streets to support the military in the transition of power. He was accompanied by former presidential candidate Leopoldo Lopez who was freed from detention by Maduro´s forces.

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Currently no public transport in Caracas, and "El Presidente" Maduro is rumored to be holed up in the Presidential palace surrounded by loyalist and Cuban Advisors.

Seems that, this time the dice has been cast.

 

[Dercius]

Some Interesting twitter posters to get information on this ongoing situation:

https://twitter.com/ObservadBinario

Ongoing coup named "Operación Libertad" By Rebel Military Command.

https://twitter.com/hashtag/OperacionLibertad?src=hash

Seems that things are heating up. Rebel military units on the streets in full combat gear. Reports about Paramilitary Chavistas Grouping up West of Caracas to make a move to La Carlota where the rebels are grouping.

Seems that after this, only one "El Presidente" will remain in Venezuela

Lots of rumours and info going around, take it with the usual truckload of salt.
But those Rebel military with PKMs mounting roadblocks and taking defensive positions, seem to be real enough to see that there is trouble at the Chavista Paradise.

Probably some Marine units back at US are gettin ready for a short flight.... just in case..... you never know....

 

[Dercius]

Some Videos

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Seems that some military switched sides and decided to join the rebels with 2 APCs (you wouldnt drive on your own to a known enemy roadblock if you werent trying to switch sides)

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Civilians moving to La Carlota (early morning in Venezuela ATM)

Rebel Military Roadblock

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[NebrHogger]

If Maduro doesn't get out of town soon - like a quick trip to Cuba - he could wind up like Quadaffi.

 

[Dercius]

This is Caribbean Warfare…. Dead Serious.

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You dont mess with another "El Macho" Bananas ??

 

[Dercius]

Seems we already have a "Caracas Bob" (Gen Alexis Cabello). Saying that situation is under control and that most of the Rebels already surrendered and that La Carlota Airbase is under Maduro´s loyalists control. (Meanwhile some shoots in the background and the vid is filmedin the middle of nowhere instead of at the proper airbase).
Time will tell, situation still ongoing nationwide, with incidents been reported across whole Venezuela.

 

[Dercius]

If Maduro doesn't get out of town soon - like a quick trip to Cuba - he could wind up like Quadaffi.

I would say so, but this guys have proved themselves masters of playing situations down, while waiting for friendly regimes international support, and letting their rivals die of sheer boredom

 

[bfc1001]

As far as I am aware this guaido fella isn't even that popular in Venezuela , what with no one even knowing who the hell he is though I must confess I'm thinking of declaring myself president of the UK . Watch this space......

 

[Devil Child]

Exclusive - Blackwater founder’s latest sales pitch: mercenaries for Venezuela

Erik Prince - the founder of the controversial private security firm Blackwater and a prominent supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump - has been pushing a plan to deploy a private army to help topple Venezuela’s socialist president, Nicolas Maduro, four sources with knowledge of the effort told Reuters.

Over the last several months, the sources said, Prince has sought investment and political support for such an operation from influential Trump supporters and wealthy Venezuelan exiles. In private meetings in the United States and Europe, Prince sketched out a plan to field up to 5,000 soldiers-for-hire on behalf of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido, according to two sources with direct knowledge of Prince’s pitch.

snip...

One of Prince’s key arguments, one source said, is that Venezuela needs what Prince calls a “dynamic event” to break the stalemate that has existed since January, when Guaido - the head of Venezuela’s National Assembly - declared Maduro’s 2018 re-election illegitimate and invoked the constitution to assume the interim presidency.

Exclusive - Blackwater founder’s latest sales pitch: mercenaries for Venezuela

Erik Prince - the founder of the controversial private security firm Blackwater and a prominent supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump - has been pushing a plan to deploy a private army to help topple Venezuela’s socialist president, Nicolas Maduro, four sources with knowledge...

www.reuters.com

Erik Prince calling for and assuring successful regime change with plan of 5,000 mercenaries and a "dynamic event to break the stalemate."

 

[Dercius]

Seen some vids of Maduro Loyalists Rolling over protesters with APCs. Will not post the link as this auto enbeds and I understand its NSFW.
Lots of vids showing situation heating up at this twitter link.

https://twitter.com/RenovaMidia

Reports and vids of Protesters and armed rebel military units marching to the presidential palace at this moment.
Hopefully this doesnt end up in a bloodbath, but some Maduro´s cronies and military brass have a lot to lose.
Reports about loyalists and rebel units clashing at La Carlota Airbase.

 

[Devil Child]

Venezuelan Soldiers Don Blue Armbands in Uprising: Photo Essay

Opposition lawmaker Juan Guaido calls on the military to join in the “final phase” of the campaign to oust the Nicolas Maduro regime. Some break ranks as the Maduro forces promise punishment for any who rebel.

Bloomberg link

More photos of the protests and opposing forces from Bloomberg photographers on location.

 

[bfc1001]

Exclusive - Blackwater founder’s latest sales pitch: mercenaries for Venezuela

Erik Prince - the founder of the controversial private security firm Blackwater and a prominent supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump - has been pushing a plan to deploy a private army to help topple Venezuela’s socialist president, Nicolas Maduro, four sources with knowledge...

www.reuters.com

Erik Prince calling for and assuring successful regime change with plan of 5,000 mercenaries and a "dynamic event to break the stalemate."

And who's paying Blackstone ? I'm sure it's not a freebie in the name of peace . To be honest it all seems like a giant false flag this , up there with the alleged gas attacks in Syria . We "need" to intervene to save people , it's the same narrative over and over . Leave Venezuela to it , if they've got problems let them sort it .

 

[Mokordo]

25 military officers (pro-Guaidó) asked for asylum in the Brazilian embassy in Caracas.

Chilean Foreign Minister says that Leopoldo lópez, oppositor leader, his wife Lilian tintori and theis childs, are sheltered in Chilean embassy in Caracas.

In Spanish:

Maduro da por "derrotado" el golpe y el opositor Leopoldo López se refugia en la embajada española en Caracas

Leopoldo López, líder opositor liberado esta madrugada por militares sublevados, se traslada a la embajada de España tras unas horas refugiado en la de Chile

www.eldiario.es

I must add, that Eldiario.es is a leftish Spanish and pro-Maduro online newspaper.

 

[adicontakt]

And who's paying Blackstone ? I'm sure it's not a freebie in the name of peace . To be honest it all seems like a giant false flag this , up there with the alleged gas attacks in Syria . We "need" to intervene to save people , it's the same narrative over and over . Leave Venezuela to it , if they've got problems let them sort it .

" if they've got problems let them sort it ."
Or let the russian sort it.? Like in syria

 

[Yevgeny]

Bolton: All Options Are on the Table Regarding Venezuela

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza said earlier in the day that the United States had signed off on an attempted coup in Venezuela by calling on the country's armed forces to support the opposition parliament.

sputniknews.com

 

[Dercius]

Caracas ATM

Armed rebel GNB with protesters

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Reports about some gov departments have been occupied by rebels.

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[Yevgeny]

I hope Maduro will see this map. Americans have no assets for military intervention in the theatre at the moment.

USNI News Fleet and Marine Tracker: April 29, 2019 -

These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout the world as of April 29, 2019, based on Navy and public data. In cases where a CSG or ARG is conducting disaggregated operations, the chart reflects the location of the...

news.usni.org

 

[NebrHogger]

Mercenaries? No air support - no artillery - no medevac - no thank you.

I vote for everybody else stay out of it and let the chips fall where they may.

 

[Devil Child]

Trump threatens embargo, sanctions against Cuba

“If Cuban Troops and Militia do not immediately CEASE military and other operations for the purpose of causing death and destruction to the Constitution of Venezuela, a full and complete........embargo, together with highest-level sanctions, will be placed on the island of Cuba. Hopefully, all Cuban soldiers will promptly and peacefully return to their island!” Trump tweeted Tuesday evening.

....embargo, together with highest-level sanctions, will be placed on the island of Cuba. Hopefully, all Cuban soldiers will promptly and peacefully return to their island!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 30, 2019

Trump threatens embargo, sanctions against Cuba - Washington Examiner

President Trump warned that Cuba would face a “full and complete embargo” and high-level sanctions if it fails to stop military operations in Venezuela. “If Cuban Troops and Militia do not immediately CEASE military and other operations for the purpose of causing death and destruction to the...

www.washingtonexaminer.com

 

[BravoZulu]

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