Venezuela's Opposition Leader Says He Has Already Held Secret Meetings With The Military



BBC: Venezuela opposition 'has met military', says Juan Guaidó

Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaidó says he has held secret meetings with the military to win support for ousting President Nicolás Maduro.

Mr Guaidó declared himself interim president earlier this month and was immediately recognised by the US and several Latin American countries.

Major powers Russia and China back Mr Maduro and military support is seen as crucial to his hold on power.

The crisis comes as Mr Maduro began a second term after controversial polls.

Many opposition candidates were barred from running or jailed.

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Update: Venezuela's opposition had clandestine meetings with military: Guaido (Reuters).

WNU Editor: I am sure the lower ranks support Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaidó. The big question is .... where are the loyalties of the majors, colonels, and generals. So far, from what I am reading and seeing, they are still loyal to President Maduro.

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