"My friend Putin": the danger that Venezuela becomes Syria of Latin America

Nicolás Maduro and Vladimir Putin They have nothing in common. We imagine talking with winged beings; the other is cold, calculating and voracious. He dances salsa in public; we see him immersed in icy waters to demonstrate his virility. It is even probable that the Russian feels a certain intellectual contempt for the Caraqueño, despite the fact that he declares an iron friendship between the two.

But the truth is that only the need answers them. The first seeks a way to stop the clock that marks the collapse of his dictatorship. The second too, but on the other fixation: the natural resources of Venezuela.

The former spy of the KGB knows when to enter a country devastated by a humanitarian crisis. He did it in SyriaSimilarly, where the Bashar al-Assad died Differences between Latin American and Arab countries are considerable. Especially because in these latitudes, rivers of blood do not flow this red spot Middle East. However, both nations are ruled by dictators who despise the democratic system and crush their opponents. It's there when Russia makes its messianic entry.

Eight days ago Antonov An-124 with nearly 100 Russian servicemen have landed in Caracas. He did it in the utmost secrecy. However, the news grew immediately. Moscow He responded to the critics: "We have all the right"he said Maria ZajárovaSpokesman Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Washington condemned the interference of Kremlin Venezuelan to the point of deploying his forces on the ground.

Zajárova he even launched: "How long will they be there? The time they need. The time needed for the Venezuelan government"

"These are natural resources!"I would cry Juan Guaidó if an imaginary debate arose between the president in charge and the usurper of Miraflores. It is that Russia not only will it keep most of the oil production, but it is already operational in the Arco Minero of Orinoco, which is home to one of the continent's largest gold and diamond reserves. The session will be finalized in the coming weeks. Negotiations are conducted by Vladimir Zaembskiy, Ambbadador of Russia in Caracas.

This area has an area of 114,000 square kilometers of mineral wealth and is located in the south of the state of Bolivar. L & # 39; other Vladimir, Putin, it's relame: know that Maduro He will sign the paper placed in front of him to obtain oxygen in the form of money.

Eldorado Venezuelan, finally, could have its administrative and financial headquarters in Moscow, something that the conqueror Sebastián de Belalcázar I would never have imagined five centuries ago. It is believed that beneath the surface of the Bolivarian nation there are 40 million tons of diamonds and an incalculable reservoir of gold and basaltaccording to Ministry of Mining Development chavista. Attempt for any self-respecting Tsar.

In Syria, Russia accelerated its presence of September 30, 2015. He did it with his fighter jets, targets of opposition to the regime, in the middle of a bloody civil war. From there Assad depended almost entirely on Moscow's help, both militarily and economically. As well as Iran, chance or not, another partner of Maduro.

In return, Putin He took an absolute strategic advantage. Flag planted in DamascusHe controlled the Syrian army, used it for the dirtiest work and stayed with the pearls that still remained in the devastated country. He also had bases. Especially with the one who represented an impossible dream for his Soviet predecessors: to own one in the Mediterranean Sea. It was installed in Latakia, northern Lebanon. It will be difficult to leave these blue and strategic waters.

The administration of Assad he knows that Russian help will be expensive. Will be bound for several years, even decades? – the debt contracted with the Kremlin for the weapons that were provided during the long internal conflict.

But in addition to their weapons, the Russian hierarchy He brandished something more. He pulled out a pen and started writing. He wrote almost completely, at 80%, the new constitution who still hopes to be adopted in parliament. Although it is not yet in force, it is filled de facto. To get Maduro in power, will you suggest a new reform of Magna Carta?

The plan should pay you for your services. They will not be cheap, of course. Natural resources could be almost entirely in the hands of the Federation, which would compromise a future transitional government towards a complete democracy. Xi Jingping would also be left with a party for the liabilities Caracas maintains with the eastern giant. For them perhaps, telecommunications. How Iran in Syria that it is appropriate the main companies of the sector controlling telephony and Internet.

Currently Venezuelan red with Russia and China nearly $ 31 billion, according to estimates of Asdrubal Oliveros, Director of Ecobadítica. "The debt with Beijing right now is in the order of $ 20 billion. With Moscow, it's about half. It's paid with oil. It's a service of about 7 billion dollars a year"the economist pointed out Infobae. "The loan did not bring any tangible benefit to Venezuela. In addition, this was done in an extremely opaque setting. Without transparency"he added Oliveros.

Accounts with the Kremlin They go further: that's it Putin He promised military and technological badistance at this moment of absolute weakening. In the presence of agents of the G2 Cuban must be added, now in the Russian uniform.

Last December, the clbadic nuclear bombers Tupolev-160 they stole the heavens from Caracas. This show of strength may have been the promise of a greater military presence Venezuela. However, despite the troops Russia could send to the Latin American nation, Moscow know that will not cross any red line. That did not happen in SyriaNor in the remote area. Neither will mobilize hundreds of thousands of soldiers in this part of the planet: the cost would be monumental and its economy would not resist.

In his repeated public appearances, the dictator of Caracas He warned that the people "will never surrender to any empire"Sarcastic turn of the man who speaks with the birds: beware of many of his generals and colonels and offer the defense of his country to imperialist friends, but also generations: will supply Russia with its oil, diamonds and other underground treasures.

In the Russian plane arrived at the capital a week ago, beyond the hundred soldiers were transported 35 tons of cargo. Head of the operation was the head of the main command of Russian ground forces, Vasili Tonkoshkurov. Some suspicious opponents are deceived: believe that visitors could be Maduro's posthumous escort and his inner entourage towards exile.