Venezuela: is a US-backed 'military option' to oust Maduro gaining favour?

[Zaybay]

The problem with the US staging a military coup in Venezuela is not if it will work, it will, the problem is who will take up the reigns of power. While many may believe that a democracy would take charge and everything would be sunshine and rainbows, its very likely a military dictatorship, or Junta, would take charge. Hell, the people we are sponsoring have made it clear that that is the objective. And South America doesnt have a good track record when it comes to "good dictatorships".

[Zaybay]

The problem with the US staging a military coup in Venezuela is not if it will work, it will, the problem is who will take up the reigns of power. While many may believe that a democracy would take charge and everything would be sunshine and rainbows, its very likely a military dictatorship, or Junta, would take charge. Hell, the people we are sponsoring have made it clear that that is the objective. And South America doesnt have a good track record when it comes to "good dictatorships".

Yes, even if the intervention goes "well" (that is, with minimal bloodshed), the people who end up in power might not be part of the traditional, civilian-dominated opposition, but rather some opportunistic military strongman. However, do take into account that just about every high ranking military official in the country is, at least publicly, strongly allied with Maduro, so that might not be the best presentation card to the eyes of the US.

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/08/world/americas/donald-trump-venezuela-military-coup.html

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While it may not have gone through, its important to note that the idea of backing military officers is the game plan for Venezuela for the US.