Venezuela Air Force General Defects From The Maduro Government

DW: Venezuelan air force general rejects Maduro in video

In an online video, Venezuelan General Francisco Yanez publicly renounced Nicolas Maduro's "dictatorial" rule and endorsed Juan Guaido. The military leadership quickly responded by accusing him of treason.

A senior officer of the military's high command rejected the authority of Nicolas Maduro and endorsed his opposition rival in Venezuela, as the country gears up for rival rallies on Saturday

The uniformed man identifies himself as Air Force General Francisco Yanez, before rejecting Maduro's "dictatorial and irritating authority" in a video circulating on Twitter.

"I am recognizing Juan Guaido as the president in charge of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela," he says.

"The time of democracy has arrived."

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WNU Editor: He is the highest ranking military defection to hit the regime. I am sure the Venezuelan government is now rushing to arrest him. For every moment that he is free will only increase the possibility of more defections.

More News On A Venezuela Air Force General Defecting From The Maduro Government

Venezuelan general recognizes opposition leader Guaido as president: Twitter video -- Reuters
Venezuela air force general defects from Maduro government -- AP
Top Venezuela general rejects Maduro's legitimacy, throws support behind interim president -- FOX News
Venezuelan General Breaks With Maduro Ahead of Street Protests -- Bloomberg
High-ranking Venezuelan general publicly recognises Guaido as interim president -- Euronews
Venezuelan air force general recognizes Juan Guaidó as president -- Axios
Venezuelan Military Slams 'Traitor' Air Force General Who Defected to Opposition -- Sputnik

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