Mimi Swaybi

The idea of one leader being removed and another stepping in is a deceptively simple question. He has, Mr Maduro, a very loyal circle around him. Four key players, one of which is the vice president, Delcio Rodriguez. Another is the minister of internal affairs. He's kind of the second in command.

Viostadokaveo.

He will be wanting to maximize and really take advantage of this situation, which is incredibly uncertain. I think the idea that we'll know who will be the next leader of Venezuela is not going to be one which will be immediately answered. This is probably a question and an answer for days ahead. Right now we're seeing police on the streets kind of cascading anybody who's showing any idea of celebrations. We know that there are armed militias, civilians who've been armed under the order of Nicolas Maduro, who are going to be looking for anybody celebrating.

and going against the state of commotion, meaning people have to stay indoors. But the idea that the opposition are going to swoop in and assume power of Venezuela is one which is false. This will be a long, long journey.