""The restoration of Venezuela will not be complete without the expulsion of the Cubans, the Iranians, and by extension, Hezbollah, the Iranian's proxy in Venezuela...""
""The levers of power still rest with people like [acting president] Delcy Rodriguez, her brother Jorge Rodriguez... along with Diosdado Cabello at the head of the intelligence services and Vladimir Padrino, head of the military... all very corrupt individuals, all individuals that need to go eventually.""
""Last month, she ordered Cuban security advisers and doctors out of Venezuela... Last Wednesday (Mar. 18) she sacked Defense Minister Gen. Vladimir Padrino Lopez... Padrino was indicted for narcotics trafficking in federal court in Washington, D.C. in 2019...""
The restoration of Venezuela hinges on expelling foreign influences, including Cubans, Iranians, and Hezbollah. David Shedd emphasizes the necessity of collaborating with corrupt local leaders like Delcy Rodriguez and Diosdado Cabello, who currently hold power. Despite their corruption, they are essential for executing expulsions. Rodriguez has shown pragmatism by ordering the removal of Cuban advisers and sacking Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino, who faces serious legal issues in the U.S. The situation remains complex, with critics labeling the collaboration as a deal with the devil, yet it appears to be effective for the time being.
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