Maria Corina Machado, opposition leader in VenezuelaOn Saturday, the authorities asked the army led by President Nicolas Maduro to “lay down their arms” to facilitate the country’s “freedom.”When the right time comes“.
“What will happen has already happened. That decisive hour is imminentThe position each one of them will take will mark their lives forever. History, law and the Venezuelan people will be your judges“, detailed Machado In an audio clip posted on their social networks.
The anti-Chavista expressed this in her letter:The roar of this land demanding freedom It grows and resonates within and beyond the nation.
Furthermore, Machado asked “those who carry out today’s notorious orders” that “when the time comes, Go out and embrace people“For his people.”
“You will know very well how and when to take that step because everything around you will be clear and unambiguous. Be a hero, not a criminal. Be proud, not a criminal.” Shame on your familyBe part of Venezuela’s bright future. (…) That day is approaching.”
Maduro calls for demonstrations
For her part, Venezuelan President Nicolas MaduroThe main leaders of Chavismo took to the streets of the country on Saturday in the center of the country Rising tensions with the United States After Washington announced Operation Southern Spear. A measure implemented to combat drug trafficking coming from Latin America, three months after the start North American military deployment in the Caribbean.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro during protests on Saturday.
Maduro led with his wife, a representative Flores ciliaA Swearing-in ceremony in Caracas New groups of Chavista militancy, which were repeated in different cities of the country, and were attended by figures from the ruling party such as Executive Vice President and Head of Hydrocarbons, Delcy RodriguezWho led the activity in Carabobo State (North).
From Caracas, Maduro, after singing briefly ‘“Imagine” by John Lennon Accusing the American government of trying toBombing and invading VenezuelaHe asked the hundreds of his followers present there to put their “hands on their hearts” and commit to defending the homeland.
The Head of State designated November 15 as a “historic day” because, in his opinion, it proved that The people are “awake, willing and ready To defend “the country” from any threat and any criminal aggression.
US stocks rise
At the heart of Maduro’s demonstrations and Corinna’s words is the same actor: the United States.
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