Venezuelans Celebrate Trump’s Maduro Ousting

Hooty says: The first question to ask is "are they really Maduro loyalists"? Why were they loyal - fear? We will have to wait and see how loyal they really are. I don't believe the Venezuelan people will stand for more socialist policies.

Too soon to determine those who followed Maduro out of fear or genuine policy agreement. I don't see any rush to intervene and Many reasons to Not! While we keep a monitor on the admin, moving forward to repair their oil infrastructure IS a Top Priority. That helps all sides, providing relief and allowing the people to figure things out for themselves.

It’s the deal we made with them to stand down when our force came in. This is only temporary until an election is held. If we install someone right away without an election, it will not appear legitimate.

Probably for now but it probably will not last. Let the people decide and hopefully they will make the right choice and begin the rebuilding process for Venezuela.

This is a complex foreign policy challenge with no easy answer, as it involves balancing the immediate need for stability with the long-term goal of a democratic and prosperous Venezuela.

NO! The entire group of people that were there under Maduro must all be removed. Case in point, look at Cuba, Castro was out years ago, but, Cuba remains under communist control to this day, no change. Another case in point, Obama was out, but his puppet was put in, nothing changed, except they got worse (Obama policies 2.0).

"Is it a good idea to let Maduro loyalists remain in power?" I do not honestly know. However, "Another presidential election was held more recently on July 28, 2024, which was also marred by allegations of widespread fraud. Although the official electoral authority again declared Maduro the winner, independent reports and the opposition claimed their candidate, Edmundo González, actually won by a large margin." So the question begs, why did Trump not allow Gonzalez to assume the head role? Why did Upward not address that question in todays's topic?

If they are truly loyal, they should not remain in power. Then the question becomes, "Who takes over?" I support the US helping Venezuela get back on their feet but I don't support staying there for long.

What other choice, for now, without utter chaos. I've read that "Venezuela" is hunting those suspected of helping the US. What's with that if everyone is so happy?

We arrested criminals and now should stop, unless asked to help. This is undoubtably a corrupt country. They have to save themselves. We need to be careful of getting too involved. The administration needs to concentrate on issues in America.

If they are loyalists they will not allow an election, or they will rig the election. The duly elected President should take over.

They may be faking loyalty, they may not. The last thing anybody wants is another Madura.

Left in power with a "Let's see what they'll do" tag attached. If they take a wrong turn, back toward socialism, the prevailing threat of takeover by Hegseth and Rubio should set them on the right track toward democracy and peace, the best possible outcome for Venezuelans.

On it's face, it doesn't sound like a good idea. I think we should work with the opposition leaders to stabilize the Country and let the Venezuelan people choose who they want to lead them.

In the near term maybe, only because there is no one who could step in and run the country, but this situation can’t remain. Maduro’s deep state operatives will take over and then nothing will change. We will have replaced one Socialist Terrorist with another one.

Maduro loyalists are better positioned to run the country, but only if they are closely watched and monitored. Then, within a few months, hold an honest, supervised election.

Praying the truth will prevail for the sake of the Venezuelan people!

Of course not, silly question. I'm sure the decent folks of Venezuela would rather hold a legitimate election, what a notion, and elect decent patriotic reps. to governmental positions. The let's wait and see who's a decent gal or guy notion is a recipe for destruction and returning to the same bullshit political theater that got the country in trouble in the first place. Clean slate, only way to be sure.

Maduro loyalists are there on the recommendation of the CIA? Since when has the CIA gotten anything right? Get a seconf opinion, preferably from somebody local...

Yes, Trump knows what he's doing and is playing the long game. If the remaining Maduro regime missteps Trump will fulfill his promise to them. We will see if greed overtakes fear!