US says it will not withdraw
consulate staff from Caracas
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| A U.S. flag flutters at the U.S. Embassy in Caracas. |
The United States says it will not withdraw consulate staff
from Caracas, in spite of a 72 hour expulsion order from President Nicolas
Maduro, who has severed ties with Washington.
By James Blears
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the expelled
diplomats are staying put, because the United States no longer recognizes the
power of Nicolas Maduro as President and that Opposition leader Juan Guaido is
the Interim President. President Maduro`s deadline for the US diplomats to
leave, runs out on Saturday Afternoon. Diosdado Cabello Vice President of
Venezuela`s ruling Socialist Party has warned that the US Consulate`s
electricity supply could be cut off. Mike Pompeo, who`s described Nicolas
Maduro as morally bankrupt, is pressing for a UN Security Council meeting, also
tomorrow.
In another development, US National Security Advisor John
Bolton confirms that funds to the Maduro Administration have ended, and
financing will be channeled to Guaido.
The Venezuelan Military remains loyal to President Nicolas
Maduro, and while this continues his power base remains intact. Defence
Minister Vladimir Padrino who`s calling the current situation very dangerous,
says quote: "It`s not a war between Venezuelans that will solve our
problems, but rather dialogue." He`s supporting Nicolas Maduro calling him
the legitimate President. This crisis is dangerously polarizing the White House
and the Kremlin, who have diametrically opposed views about Nicolas Maduro.
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