In early February, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson embarked on a Latin America tour aimed at promoting "democratic security". But just before he set off on his trip, he speculated on the possibility of a military coup in Venezuela. "In the history of Venezuela and South American countries, it is often times that the military is the agent of change when things are so bad and the leadership can no longer serve the people," he said at an event at the University of Texas at Austin. Tillerson's comments came six months after US President Donald Trump threatened military action in Venezuela.Full piece published by Al Jazeera here.
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"In the history of Venezuela and South American countries, it is often times that the military is the agent of change when things are so bad and the leadership can no longer serve the people," he said at an event at the University of Texas at Austin.
Tillerson's comments came six months after US President Donald Trump threatened military action in Venezuela.
Full piece published by Al Jazeera here.