Venezuela: Maduro Claims Victory, Accuses Opposition of Coup Attempt Following Disputed Election

[Uncle Joe]

Protests erupted on Monday in Venezuela after sitting President Nicolás Maduro was declared the winner of Sunday's presidential election despite the opposition's accusations of election fraud. Maduro has countered by accusing the opposition of attempting to stage a fascist coup. We go to Caracas for an update from Venezuelanalysis reporter Andreína Chávez, who says the opposition’s claims are still unsubstantiated. We also hear from Venezuelan historian Alejandro Velasco, who lays out how Venezuela's economic crisis, fueled in part by U.S. sanctions, has generated rising social upheaval.

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[Marcus IM]

1. We oppose coups in the US, but support one there.

The Heritage plans at work - the 50 years of anti social propaganda dished out like a gluttonous feast seems to have taken root. Deep roots.

We have J-6ers to deal with, Venezuela has J-29ers to deal with. Both are minions of Heritage and the vipers nests in S Florida's fascistic "exile" diaspora.