A Venezuelan army colonel recognized Guaidó as legitimate president and asked the armed forces to authorize the entrance of humanitarian aid

The active colonel of Army, Rubén Paz Jiménezhe gave a message, which was broadcast through social networks, in which he confirmed that he did not know Nicolás Maduro as president and also asked his comrades in arms to support the head of the National Assembly, Juan Guaidó, that last month had been self-proclaimed president in charge of the country.

"Let's be brave Do not be afraid United, the armed forces, the people and President Guaidó will rebuild Venezuela"says the senior official, baduring that "90% of the armed forces are unhappy".

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In addition, the man, who is also a doctor, said: "We are used to keeping them in power" and he called the minister of Defense Vladimir Padrino Lópezwho told him: "Think, or history will judge".

In January, the Venezuelan military attache to the United States became Chavez's first rebel uniform.

José Luis Silva, decided to leave his post on Saturday and broadcast in a video and in journalistic statements his support for the interim president, Juan Guaidó.

"In my capacity as Defense Attaché of Venezuela to the United States, I do not recognize Mr. Nicolás Maduro as President of Venezuela.", Silva told the newspaper "The new herald"of Miami.

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

"Friends we have children, Family, to whom we must respond, to express my attachment to the road map of the president in charge Juan Guaidó which is based on 1. the end of the usurpation of executive power 2. that the transition to a new government begins and 3. free and transparent elections for all Venezuelans who wish to participate ", added in the message the first acting military officer and superior who leaves Maduro.