As more and more Venezuelans express
frustration at the administration of President Nicolás Maduro, the nation’s
military may be forced to pick a side. But whatever side it chooses,
Venezuela’s troubles will likely worsen. Over the weekend of May 21-22,
President Maduro presided over Venezuela’s largest military exercises in its
history—just a week after he declared a 60-day state of emergency for what he
calls a looming invasion from the United States. The state has heightened alarm
by alleging that U.S. spy planes had illegally entered Venezuela’s airspace.
“We’re as ready for an invasion as we’ve ever been,” Maduro said on May 21. On
May 19, Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez had a similar message when he
announced on state television that “Venezuela is threatened.” He added, “This
is the first time we are carrying out an exercise of this nature in the
country. In terms of national reach, it’s going to be in every strategic
region.”More…
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