Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira is expected to consult Venezuela’s military in search of support for resolving the country’s political conflict. The information was released by ESPM International Relations professor Leonardo Trevisan in an interview with CNN Behind the Scenes .
According to Trevisan, Vieira’s mission in Venezuela includes “feeling the climate with those who actually decide, which are the Venezuelan military.”
The expert highlights that Nicolás Maduro is a kind of spokesperson for these military men and depends on them to remain in power.
The professor highlights the uniqueness of the Venezuelan situation in Latin America: “If you look at all of Latin America, the military has other functions other than those of government, in any of the countries.”
He cites data from the Carter Center indicating that around 70% of Venezuelan state positions are held by military personnel.
Trevisan illustrates the scale of military power in Venezuela with a surprising comparison: “Venezuela has more generals than the entire NATO.”
He adds that PDVSA, the equivalent of Petrobras in Venezuela, is directly run by colonels and generals.
Regional context and challenges
Brazil and Colombia face significant challenges due to the situation in Venezuela, mainly due to the issue of the dry border.
Colombia is currently home to 2.8 million Venezuelans, while Brazil has already received 600,000.
There are also concerns that Maduro could escalate a sense of civil war, which could lead to more direct U.S. intervention in Latin America. Both Brazil and Colombia are seeking to avoid that scenario.
The international community, represented by Brazil and Colombia, demands transparency in the Venezuelan electoral process, requesting access to the election records.
There are also discussions about the possibility of a second round in the Venezuelan elections, a delicate proposal that faces resistance from both the opposition and the Maduro government.
Source: CNN Brasil
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