CNBC: ‘There’s no turning back’: Venezuela’s Guaido remains defiant after failed attempt to recruit military
* “There’s no turning back,” Juan Guaido, opposition leader, said as he addressed thousands of supporters on the streets of Caracas on Wednesday.
* Maduro has accused protesters of “serious crimes” that would “not go unpunished.” He also repeated claims that the U.S. was plotting a coup against him.
* The United Nations has called on all sides to show “maximum restraint.”
Venezuelan opposition supporters gathered for a second day of mass protests against embattled President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after violent clashes with pro-government forces.
“There’s no turning back,” Juan Guaido, opposition leader, said as he addressed thousands of supporters on the streets of Caracas on Wednesday.
The leader of the opposition-controlled National Assembly described the latest wave of anti-government demonstrations as an “irreversible process” and promised to continue protesting every day in order to “achieve freedom.”
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WNU Editor: When Juan Guaido called for the military to join the opposition two days ago, I commented that it was too soon to launch such an operation .... Is A Coup Underway In Venezuela? (April 30, 2019). Sadly .... I was right. There are still too many in Venezuela who believe in the revolution (about a third of the population if not more), and are too dependent on the Maduro regime for their survival. It is going to take another year or two of suffering and hardship before the will of these supporters are finally broken, and it will only be after that is when many elements of the military will finally join the opposition. Bottom line .... President Trump is right, life is going to get worse in Venezuela.
More News On The Crisis In Venezuela
Venezuela crisis: Defiant Maduro appears with soldiers -- BBC
Venezuela: Maduro thanks military and denounces 'senseless coup-mongers and traitors' -- The Guardian
Venezuela's Maduro seeks to display military loyalty in political crisis -- Reuters
As Guaido admits he needs more military support, Trump warns of worse to come in Venezuela -- CNN
Venezuelan rights group says 4 dead in clashes amid opposition call for uprising -- CBC/AP
Venezuela crisis: Dozens injured in clashes in Caracas -- BBC
Maduro hangs on as Venezuelan protests peter out -- Reuters
Venezuela opposition seeks to maintain momentum against the government -- The Washington Post
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