Friday, May 13, 2016

US intelligence told about the possible “palace revolution” in Venezuela – RBC

The president of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, may be removed from power, the most likely scenario is a “palace coup”, analysts say US intelligence, whose opinion lead agency Associated Press.

In this case, the interlocutors the agency has not yet seen direct signs of the impending change of government. However, they suggest that “palace coup” could happen in the next year in the form of a vote for Maduro resign. It notes the AP, can support the Socialists, the destruction of the heritage concerned on the fight against poverty, which left the former president of Venezuela Hugo Chavez.

An analysis of respondents Agency officials indicated that the Venezuelan authorities are trying to delay a referendum on the resignation of Maduro. However, the question of how to block it probably is not, says the agency.

In early May, the Venezuelan opposition has sent to the National Electoral Council 1.85 million signatures for a referendum on the resignation of Maduro. It has exceeded the number of signatures required for it (200 thousand.) Several times. After checking the documents of the Council will need to gather the opposition has about 4 million signatures. This will enable it to hold a referendum.

Maduro himself he said that he would leave no earlier than the end of his term. He accused the opposition of plotting, the purpose of which is to destroy the legacy of Chavez.

Maduro came to power after the death of Hugo Chavez in 2013. His presidential term expires in 2019. Venezuela is going through a severe economic crisis, which is accompanied by a three-digit inflation, a shortage of food and medicine, regular water and electricity outages. The country has an extraordinary economic situation.

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