The former Venezuelan ambassador, a Chavista, resigned in protest over Maduro. He claims that Cuba and Russia have infiltrated clandestine armed groups into Venezuela to help prop up Maduro. The only international supporters are a rogues gallery including China, Russia, Iran, Cuba and Turkey. Even OPEC has abandoned the regime.

The people of Venezuela are voting with their feet. Around 3 million have left the country and are primarily in Colombia and Brazil. Around 600 military and police have deserted rather than enforce the laws preventing food and medical aid from entering.