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My plan for Venezuela
By Leopoldo López (*) - Two years ago I was imprisoned for calling for a constitutional, democratic and peaceful change in the Venezuelan government. Our plan was called La Salida, “the exit.” Read full article
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Disclaimer & comment rules“Our recovery has no chance as long as we are divided against ourselves”
Mar 02nd, 2016 - 05:50 pm - Link - Report abuse 0“To this end, we must restore global confidence in Venezuela as a nation that respects the law, human rights and its obligations to others”
“Furthermore, we must demonstrate that we will stand by our agreements with other nations, foreign investors and anyone else who does business with us. The practices of arbitrarily seizing assets, reneging on agreements and withholding promised payments have turned Venezuela into the world’s most unreliable partner; changing this reality and this perception must be a top priority”
It is amazing that this message got out!
I am surprised that this man has not been murdered in prison somehow.
Could it be that the tide is turning in Venzla?
Is the message that there is only one way out, finally clear.
I am impressed by his core message - Venezuelans must stop treating each other as enemies and Chavistas are victims as well.
Best wishes to this man and to the people of Venezuela.
The main obstacle remaining for them even with opposition in control of congress is the military. The change change everything including the president but if that military remains, they are salmons swimming upstream on their final run.
Mar 02nd, 2016 - 07:30 pm - Link - Report abuse 0There's too much entrenched corruption for this to end without a bloody and violent coup.
Mar 02nd, 2016 - 07:59 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Maybe the military will do it
Maybe the people will
Who knows
Famine is a good motivator.
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Mar 04th, 2016 - 12:25 am - Link - Report abuse 0I hope it doesn't get to famine, but you're right.
When the situation becomes unbearably desperate, a military person will step forward to state something like...
“The situation in Venezuela has become a deep and dangerous crisis. Basic food, medicines and necessities are unobtainable. We must provide humanitarian relief for the people, and the current administration has been unwilling or unable to provide for them. This is not about Chavistas or the newly elected politicians. This is about providing for all our citizens. Therefore, we are assuming control of multiple aspects of Venezuelan commerce, and asking for immediate international assistance in this humanitarian crisis situation. This is strictly a temporary measure, under emergency legal provisions under the Venezuela Constitution ... and just as importantly, moral imperative.”
Best wishes to all.
http://www.mdzol.com/video/660101-difunden-video-sobre-resultados-de-17-anos-de-chavismo/
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