Four states: Russia, China, Iran, and Cuba, according to Nicolas Maduro, could help Venezuela in investigating attacks on the power supply system. He hopes that foreign experts will participate in the work of the special committee since these countries "have a lot of experience in fighting cybercrime." He's clearly thinking of urgent issues... Of the sabotage that caused dozens to be killed and injured and millions to still be without electricity in their homes.
Against this background, the self-proclaimed president Juan Guaido's behavior seems even weirder. Instead of showing concern for people's lives, he's announced another mass rally. Its goal is to approach to Maduro's residence, Miraflores Palace. The rally seems peaceful but here's a reservation... They say the opposition needs a new office which can be considered as a preparation for an assault. It's a little bit too extreme. At the same time, Guaido is anxious to present himself as a serious politician and is showing off international support. Although, there are, charitably speaking, some nuances. For instance, he's recently announced he had productive phone talks with Switzerland's president. But the president said it never happened. Today it became clear why.
Alexey Konopko is ready to reveal the secret.
- Hello, Alexey.
- Good evening.
- Am I right to presume it was those two?
- I think even their victims should have figured it out... So much Vovan and Lexus (Russian prankers) revealed to the world.
He doesn't trust phones and asks to contact him via messaging apps. He speaks for the whole country in quite an open manner. And he doesn't have second thoughts when there's money involved.
Juan Guaido: "Mr. President, it is a great honor for me to talk with you and thank you on behalf of all the people of Venezuela and on my own behalf".
Vovan and Lexus: "Switzerland had a policy of neutrality for many years. But in the context of your crisis, we cannot remain indifferent. And especially because Venezuelan people depend particularly on our banking sector".
Juan Guaido: "Yes, Mr. President, this is one of the most crucial issues".
The prankers' legend is as follows... The Swiss Bank Lexus Vovanoile allegedly had Maduro's millions. The task is to block them in the interest of people. In other words, to take from the rich and give to the right people. Guaido didn't bat an eye when he was offered to transfer the money to a personal account. True, what do Venezuela's interests have to do with it?
- In fact, now you can manage the accounts as the head of state.
- Excellent.
- But for that, we need to transfer money from the Maduro government account to a personal account that we'll create especially for you or your representative.
- Yes, I can understand this situation.
For credibility, the false Swiss asked for a legal ground for blocking. Here's the paper... On an official application form signed by, as Guaido thinks, the legitimate president. Pay attention to the arguments — the opposition leader asks to block the accounts because the opposition parliament has decided to block them. Combo as it is.
"The Venezuelan Parliament is the only legitimate authority in the country. We ask for your invaluable assistance, as we observe continuous financial operations carried out by companies and individuals associated with usurper Maduro".
Vladimir Kuznetsov (Vovan): "You know, this time we got at least something compared to what Elliott Abrams said. He said Maduro is illegitimate, Guaido is legitimate, that's why you should block all Maduro's accounts. This time we had an official request at least. I think for real Swiss banks and authorities it would be a useless scrap of paper".
Elliot Abrams is the United States Special Representative for Venezuela. The prankers called him a week ago again on behalf of Switzerland's president. It was him who was insisting on blocking the Venezuelan official government accounts. He also acquainted the prankers with Guaido to discuss the details.
Arkadiy Maler, political analyst: "The point is the US, as well as any Western country, always tried to use different romantics how they saw fit. They are ready to take every possible measure to use anyone from the street. As soon as the US understands he is becoming a problem, it will get rid of him".
I don't know about being a romantic but Guaido understands why he is offered so much and why he's at large. At least he doesn't seem surprised when he finds out what he is paid for.
- There's another issue... Should we block Russian tranches coming through the Russian military line? By the way, having received full control, will you reconsider relations with such regimes as China and Russia?
- Yes, we'll try to reconsider all diplomatic relations.
The pinnacle of the prank happened a bit later. After the real president of Switzerland said he hadn't talked to Guaido, Vovan and Lexus wrote to the American supervisor of Venezuelan revolutionists Abrams saying that it was really them denying everything. Money likes silence but your man can't hold his tongue.
That's the answer they got: "I remind Guaido he should keep silent". This is your strong, independent national leader of Venezuela.
- Alexey Konopko about things that don't stay hidden for long.
