The leader of the Venezuelan opposition, Juan Guaido, on Monday called on the army, keystone of the political system and support for President Nicolas Maduro, to boycott the December legislative elections and
"increase international pressure"
against the government .
During an intervention on social networks, Juan Guaido referred to a
"unity contract"
intended to unify the political forces of opposition against the election of December 6 and he called on the Armed Forces to join this
"pact. ".
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"We are prepared to meet again with all those necessary to achieve a
political
transition,"
he said.
Juan Guaido regularly calls on the military, and more particularly high-ranking officers, to join him in ousting Nicolas Maduro, whom he qualifies as a
“usurper”
because of the
“fraudulent”
presidential election
of 2018 which allowed the Socialist president to stand down. maintain power.
The opponent, who chairs Parliament, proclaimed himself interim president of Venezuela on January 23, 2019. He has since been recognized as such by nearly sixty countries, including the United States and France.
But his messages to the army were unsuccessful and his call for the military overthrow of Nicolas Maduro on April 30, 2019 fizzled out.
The Venezuelan president enjoys the support of the general staff, but also, abroad, of Cuba, China and Russia.
"Stop hiding in the dictator's skirts, stop hiding your face in front of the Venezuelan reality!"
, again launched Juan Guaido in his message to the army.
Some 37 opposition parties support his call for a boycott of the legislative elections and the “pact” which aims to
“deepen and increase international pressure against the dictatorship”.
Venezuela is subject to a series of international sanctions.
The administration of US President Donald Trump has imposed an embargo on its oil, and Nicolas Maduro, and his close associates, are facing indictments by the US Department of Justice.
However, other voices within the Venezuelan opposition are in favor of participation in the legislative elections, like Henrique Capriles.
Twice unsuccessful candidate for presidential elections in 2012 and 2013, the latter retains a certain prestige among the anti-Maduro.