The American Democrat’s favorite country, Socialist paradise Venezuela is on the brink of collapse. Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido declared himself interim president and US President Trump recognizes Juan Guaido as Venezuela’s president, not communist little Nicky Maduro. Just more proof that communism and socialism never work.
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Demonstrators clogged avenues in eastern Caracas, chanting “Get out, Maduro” and “Guaido, Presidente,” while waving national flags. Police fired tear gas to disperse protesters in several areas. A rally the night before left four people reported dead, an echo of tumultuous riots two years ago.
The opposition has been energized by young congress chief Guaido, who has led a campaign to declare Maduro a usurper and has promised a transition to a new government in a nation suffering a hyperinflationary economic collapse.
Guaido, in a speech before a cheering crowd, took an oath swearing himself in as interim president.
“I swear to assume all the powers of the presidency to secure an end of the usurpation,” he said.
He has said he would be willing to replace Maduro with the support of the military and to call free elections.
The Trump administration told U.S. energy companies it could impose sanctions on Venezuelan oil as soon as this week if the political situation worsens, according to sources.