Venezuelan Opposition Leader Predicts Imminent Regime Collapse

Anticipating Venezuela's Post-Maduro Future

• 🎯 David Smolansky, a Venezuelan opposition politician and advisor to Maria Corina Machado, is planning for the day after Maduro leaves office.
• 💡 Smolansky strongly believes that nine out of ten Venezuelans want Maduro out, fueled by pressure from the US and international allies in Latin America, the EU, and the Middle East.

The "Berlin Wall Fall of Latin America"

• 🚀 Smolansky envisions the fall of the Maduro regime as a pivotal moment, comparable to the fall of the Berlin Wall, but for Latin America.
• ⚡ This event is expected to usher in freedom, democracy, and prosperity for Venezuela and potentially inspire other pro-democracy movements in Cuba and Nicaragua.

Expecting Regime Instability

• ⚠️ Smolansky states that the opposition expects the regime to crack any time, though he cannot speculate on whether military action will be involved.
• 🤝 The opposition requires the support of allies who share a vision of freedom, democracy, and strong institutions for the transition and rebuilding phases.

Venezuela's International Relations Shift

• 🌎 Smolansky desires Venezuela to re-establish strong diplomatic and economic relations with the US and Latin American democracies, moving away from ties with Iran, Russia, and Cuba.
• 🔍 He highlights that the current regime is not only involved in drug trafficking but also receives external support from Russia, Iran, and Cuba.