Each day, it becomes increasingly common to hear about a military intervention in Venezuela with the aim of deposing the dictatorial regime of Nicolás Maduro. It is a recurring theme among many circles. For some, it’s dreadful. For others, it’s hopeful.

The dictatorial regime of Nicolás Maduro is very concerned about an imminent military intervention. (Twitter)

However, in the last few hours, the situations seems to be escalating. On the one hand, a preliminary examination of Maduro at the International Criminal Court has been announced.

The international community is increasingly engaging in the fight against authoritarianism in Venezuela; and those aligned with the Castro regime appear restless.

There is concern. It’s not a lie. Yes, we are talking about the imminence of a humanitarian intervention in Venezuela. And it’s not the usual suspects, who frequently speculate and set off alarms with no grounds. There is actually a serious debate and honest concern.

The controversy began when, last year, Donald Trump raised the possibility of a military resolution for the Venezuelan crisis. Then, Rex Tillerson, the Secretary of State of the United States, did the same. Since then, there has been some hustle and bustle in the region.

Tillerson, meanwhile, conducted a Latin America tour at the beginning of February 2018 in order to discuss the crisis in Venezuela and its possible solutions.

So far, the United States, European nations and many other countries have imposed heavy sanctions against the dictatorship of Nicolás Maduro and its leaders. In fact, a few days ago, the possibility of the imposition of sanctions aimed at Venezuela’s oil industry was already outlined. Simultaneously, the assumption of an imminent military intervention continues on the rise.

On Monday, February 12, Venezuelan journalist Sebastiana Barrárez wrote on her Twitter account: “Activation of the FANB [Bolivarian National Armed Forces] in the barracks, and not precisely because of the carnival activities. Military intervention”.

If anyone knows about military sources, it is precisely Barrárez. She is an expert in security issues, an investigative journalist and usually covers and manages exclusive information about the border and the Venezuelan Armed Forces. For this reason, PanAm Post contacted her to find out what is the predominant narrative within the Army regarding a possible military intervention in Venezuela.

Fear of an imminent (?)military incursion in Venezuela

Sebastiana Barráez assures it: the regime of Nicolás Maduro is restless. Those who reinforce the idea of a humanitarian intervention in Venezuela also cause panic among the high military command of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces and the dictatorship’s main officials.

“I am convinced that the fear of military intervention in the country is present, and I am more convinced by the recent behavior of the Armed Forces, and the internal movement in general only shows that they are studying how to react, in case of such a scenario,” says the journalist.

Hours ago, there was a military movement on the Colombian side of the border. Apparently, the Colombian government mobilized several armored vehicles (tanks are mentioned) to the area known as La Parada (the stop), just after the Simón Bolívar international bridge, which connects Colombia with Venezuela.

In addition, the renowned investigative journalist Casto Ocando confirms this information. He also adds that there was military movement towards the border on the Brazilian side. He also published information about a Dutch frigate positioned in the Caribbean to impose a military “pincer” on Venezuela.

To these important displacements it must be added that until this February 10 the head of the Southern Command of the United States, Admiral Kurt Tidd, was in Colombia meeting with the Army and the Colombian Minister of Defense, Luis Villegas, coordinating efforts to favor of “peace”.

Tidd lasted two days in the Latin American country and on his visit met with Juan Manuel Santos; the vice president, Oscar Naranjo; and with officials of the Colombian Military Forces.