Revés para Maduro: The military attache in Washington declares his loyalty to Guaidó

WASHINGTON.- In the disarray of Nicolás Maduro, while he is facing strong international pressure, Colonel José Luis Silva Silva, military

Venezuela

in

United States

, expressed today its gratitude to

Juan Guaidó

as acting president of the country.

"As a defense attaché to Venezuela in the United States, I do not recognize Mr.

Nicolás Maduro

as president of Venezuela, "said Silva in a telephone interview
The new herald. He also urged the country's armed forces to revolt against Maduro for his actions and put an end to attacks on the citizens, as they are the ones to be protected.

"My message is to all the military, to all those who carry weapons, do not attack the people, we are also the people and it is good to continue to support a government that has betrayed the most basic principles. and that has been sold to the interests of other countries, "he said.

Colonel Silva Silva also sent a video on Twitter with his proclamation of membership to Guaidó.

David Smolansky, coordinator of the Organization of American States (OAS) working group for Venezuelan migrants, referred to the Colonel's statements, stressing that his actions would inspire other military agents to help the one being executed . a political transition.

Silva was appointed by Nicolás Maduro in 2014. He was ordered by his cabinet to expel the country from the United States, as well as the rest of the diplomatic corps, after the leader of the ruling party has announced the break of relations with the United States.

Reuters Agency