People chose Chavez as A charismatic leader who pledged to return to the people their wealth and expel capitalists from the Venezuela.
We know how this experiment ended for Venezuela.
Socialism is good until it spends all the money and then comes hunger and poverty.
I don't think that Russia was so much behind Chavez.
In my opinion, Chavez followed Fidel Castro and Cuba much more.
Any way, Venezuela have no future now, with or without Russia.
Soon or later, current regime will collapse and we will see new chapter in the life of people in Venezuela, real democracy and freedom.
Topic: What is the future play of russia in venezuela? (Read 292 times)
IMO, Russia should not get involved in Venezuela. Maduro is very unpopular right now, mostly as a result of his own blunders. Supporting Maduro in any kind would make Russia unpopular with the general population.
And that Russia has ever been a favourite? The Russians have always supported the unpopular politicians. Where Russian there's always poverty and hunger. I hope the Venezuelans understand this and not only overthrown Maduro, but you can never choose the candidate supported by Russia. 
IMO, Russia should not get involved in Venezuela. Maduro is very unpopular right now, mostly as a result of his own blunders. Supporting Maduro in any kind would make Russia unpopular with the general population.
Should Maduro be voted out in the referendum, the law on referendums passed under the government of Hugo Chavez in 2002 establishes two scenarios for what would happen next. If the referendum takes place this year, as the opposition-controlled National Assembly wants, the country will hold early elections. If it takes place after Jan. 10, 2017, when Maduro will have exactly two years left on his term, he will be replaced by the current vice president, Aristobulo Isturiz, who would lead the country until the elections already scheduled for 2019.This system poses a serious dilemma for both the opposition and the government. If the government draws out the referendum preparations, Chavismo will continue to dominate Venezuela. However, if Isturiz — who is considered just as incompetent and unpopular as Maduro — comes to power, this could provoke further social unrest in the country, where the population has been driven to desperation by chronic food shortages, poor health services and inflation projected to reach 480 percent by the end of the year.
Just to add another point. Tareck El Aissami is the current vice president and Aristobulo Isturiz resigned from the post a few months back. So if Maduro is ousted, then El Aissami will be the new president. It is going to raise a few eyebrows, as Tareck El Aissami is an Arab, and an adherent of the Druze religion.
IMO, Russia should not get involved in Venezuela. Maduro is very unpopular right now, mostly as a result of his own blunders. Supporting Maduro in any kind would make Russia unpopular with the general population.
Should Maduro be voted out in the referendum, the law on referendums passed under the government of Hugo Chavez in 2002 establishes two scenarios for what would happen next. If the referendum takes place this year, as the opposition-controlled National Assembly wants, the country will hold early elections. If it takes place after Jan. 10, 2017, when Maduro will have exactly two years left on his term, he will be replaced by the current vice president, Aristobulo Isturiz, who would lead the country until the elections already scheduled for 2019.This system poses a serious dilemma for both the opposition and the government. If the government draws out the referendum preparations, Chavismo will continue to dominate Venezuela. However, if Isturiz — who is considered just as incompetent and unpopular as Maduro — comes to power, this could provoke further social unrest in the country, where the population has been driven to desperation by chronic food shortages, poor health services and inflation projected to reach 480 percent by the end of the year.
IMO, Russia should not get involved in Venezuela. Maduro is very unpopular right now, mostly as a result of his own blunders. Supporting Maduro in any kind would make Russia unpopular with the general population.
Like always: Side with the sovereign gov, sell weapons and support the killing of the protesters?
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