The United States called on the Venezuelan army to follow the example of the rebel general who recognized Juan Guaidó

US National Security Advisor John Bolton on Saturday urged the Venezuelan army to follow in the footsteps of General Esteban Yánez and to recognize the opposition Juan Guaidó as interim president of Venezuela.

"Another Venezuelan military officer recognizes the legitimate president of Venezuela," began Bolton on his Twitter account.

General Francisco Esteban Yánez Rodríguez, Director of Strategic Planning for Bolivarian Aviation, became this Saturday the highest ranking military to reject the regime of Chavez and recognize the legitimacy of Juan Guaidó as interim president of Venezuela and the National Assembly.

"Today, with a patriotic and democratic pride, I inform you that I do not know the irritating and dictatorial authority of Mr. Nicolás Maduro and that I recognize the deputy Juan Guaidó as President in charge of the Republic. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, for which I place myself worthy of your orders ", said in a video broadcast on social networks.

In addition, the Major General stated that his position was shared by the vast majority of his comrades. "90% of the armed forces are not with the dictator, they are with the people of Venezuela," he added.