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Judi Lynn

(160,542 posts) Wed Apr 16, 2014, 03:29 AM Apr 2014

30 Venezuelan officers arrested over plot to oust President Maduro

30 Venezuelan officers arrested over plot to oust President Maduro
Apr Wednesday 16th 2014
posted by Morning Star

Alleged 'destabilisation attempt' was planned for March 20

Thirty military officers have been arrested for allegedly plotting to overthrow Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, national newspaper Ultimas Noticias reported on Monday.

“High-level sources” at the presidential palace told reporters that most of those arrested were from the air force, but some were from the national guard, navy and army.

Seven generals were included in the haul.

The officers were put under observation after loyal members of the military told the intelligence services that “something strange” was being planned.

Ultimas Noticias said the “destabilisation attempt” was planned for March 20, with “air operations and eventual shooting of soldiers and other events planned to cause confusion and clashes.”

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30 Venezuelan officers arrested over plot to oust President Maduro (Original Post) Judi Lynn Apr 2014 OP

Wonder how many of those Generals were classmates of Hugo Chavez or Diosdado Cabello? MADem Apr 2014 #1

I wonder how many were subsidized by the CIA and its sister organizations Demeter Apr 2014 #2

Are you seriously suggesting that Diosdado Cabello's buddies are "subsidized by the CIA?" MADem Apr 2014 #4

yes, I wonder which one will rise to become the next president and a real progressive n/t Bacchus4.0 Apr 2014 #3

I think this is/was--if it's even true--a "coup from the left" attempt. MADem Apr 2014 #5

MADem

(135,425 posts)

1. Wonder how many of those Generals were classmates of Hugo Chavez or Diosdado Cabello?

Reply to Judi Lynn (Original post)

Wed Apr 16, 2014, 03:34 AM

Apr 2014

I'll bet the answer is "most."

Demeter

(85,373 posts)

2. I wonder how many were subsidized by the CIA and its sister organizations

Reply to MADem (Reply #1)

Wed Apr 16, 2014, 06:42 AM

Apr 2014

I truly doubt this was a home-grown effort. It has no support on the ground.

MADem

(135,425 posts)

4. Are you seriously suggesting that Diosdado Cabello's buddies are "subsidized by the CIA?"

Reply to Demeter (Reply #2)

Wed Apr 16, 2014, 11:34 AM

Apr 2014

Do you know who Diosdado Cabello IS?

Here--some pictures for you:

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Diosdado is the fellah at the "right hand of the lord," in those photos, as it were...

Unlikely in the extreme that the "CIA" had anything to do with this. But you can count on Maduro to make that accusation--I think he's probably near the apogee of paranoia at this point in time.

Bacchus4.0

(6,837 posts)

3. yes, I wonder which one will rise to become the next president and a real progressive n/t

Reply to MADem (Reply #1)

Wed Apr 16, 2014, 07:06 AM

Apr 2014

MADem

(135,425 posts)

5. I think this is/was--if it's even true--a "coup from the left" attempt.

Reply to Bacchus4.0 (Reply #3)

Wed Apr 16, 2014, 12:54 PM

Apr 2014

It could be that Cuban spies--and the VZ military is seeded with them these days--are naming names of people who are entirely innocent, but who are close to Cabello, in an effort to marginalize him. It could also be that Maduro is paranoid as hell (ya think? I sure do!) and his powers of absolute decree have gone to his thick head.

I wouldn't put anything past Diosdado, though. He is the Bolivarian equivalent of Karl Rove, Dick Cheney and Rummy, all wrapped up in one person. Mendacity is his middle name!

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