Mike Pompeo: "Hezbollah has active cells in Venezuela"

The Secretary of State North America, Mike Pompeo, talked about the deep crisis that Venezuela is going through in an interview with FOX Business. He claimed that the panorama of desolation in the Caribbean nation opens a new window on the increase the risk of turning the country into no man's land, with bad actors like Cuba, Hezbollah e Iran, which influence the region.

"People do not recognize that Hezbollah has active cells, the Iranians are affecting the Venezuelan people and all of South America, "said Pompeo, adding:"We have the obligation to reduce this risk for the United States"

The head of the Trump administration claimed that Nicolás Maduro's scheme is protected by Cubawho administers the country actively and effectively.

"Cubans invaded Venezuela. Cubans control the security apparatus, protect Maduro and destroy the way of life of the Venezuelan people for a very long time, "he said.

Asked about his plan for Venezuela, he stressed: "It's direct. We support Venezuelans who have spent a lot of time suffering under Mr. Maduro's hands. The humanitarian crisis is real. Maduro made an easy choice and declared himself president and we will not recognize him. "

Regarding the figure of Guaidó, he said: "A dozen countries have taken the same step (like us) and have already recognized the acting president.. The Venezuelan constitution gives him the power to achieve good results. Yesterday we tried to deliver humanitarian aid to Colombia, but the Venezuelan army, under the leadership of Mr. Maduro, stopped it. "

"Not only does this not allow the economy to sink. Maduro actively stops drugs, food and hygiene kits for its people"he added.

Finally, he said: "I think the Venezuelans are tired of it and I am convinced that the next days and weeks will continue to protest and get up again."