The support that Maduro gets from his allies is much stronger than what we get from the democratic countries. Diplomatic support, public statements, are important – but they are not enough. Maduro gets economic support, he gets military assistance, he gets help with the illegal extraction, refining and sale of gold, etc.” Internally, he adds, the crucial factor has been the support the regime still retains among the “regular and irregular” armed forces. By Yannis Palaiologos. Full Text -> Ekathimerini
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