Helmet, vest and mask: journalists prepare to cover the operation "Freedom"

The military uprising in Venezuela, which adds violence to the worsening institutional crisis in the Caribbean, renders extremely dangerous any activity likely to be developed in the streets of Caracas. And you have to take many security measures to protect yourself.

This was shown by Nelson, El Corresponsal, during his first day of reporting in Caracas. The special envoy of TN He had to wear a helmet and a bulletproof vest with the identification of "Press" (Press in English).

"These are the necessary security features for journalists to work in peace," Nelson said.

In addition, He needed to put on a mask to breathe face a possible rocket tear gas in a protest that, as it happens, becomes too violent when the forces of Chavez seek to suppress it.

"It's a conflict between the street, which most often meets Guaidó, and the barracks. Maduro saw military loyalty breaking and the release of Leopoldo López was a slap for him. It was a strategic political goal and its publication surprises Maduro and marks a pause. Not enough to deprive him of political support, which is all he has, but to show that something is happening, "Nelson told Caracas about the current situation.

Venezuela is going through moments of great tension and no one knows how that will end what started on April 30th. "The fight does not have a quick or clear resolution, and what is feared is a civil war", sentenced the correspondent.

To conclude, Nelson put in context the presence of Cuban support in the country: "The Cuban presence is known, but many are those who today are against Maduro who belonged to Chavez. The Cuban hard core surrounding the leader plays an active role in terms of government and resistance.because it meets Havana's political objective of having an ally, which also gives oil. The rumor of bringing in military forces is, although complex, "he warned.