“Fortunately and with great pride, we can say that we have a“ solid ”army. The Bolivarian national armed forces fully respect the constitution and are well aware of the role it should play in this process. And this is nothing but the protection of our independence at any cost, the protection of our people, the protection of the country against any foreign interference. Protection of the constitution and, of course, protection of the constitutional government that remains elected, ”the diplomat said.
According to him, the Minister of Defense, Commander-in-Chief Vladimir Padrino Lopez clearly stated that in the Bolivarian Armed Forces there is complete unanimity and support for all units of the armed forces in defending the constitutional government of Maduro.
“The maximum commitment to the Bolivarian government under the chairmanship of President Comrade Nicolas Maduro Moros was expressed by the entire military command. There is absolutely no risk that this will change, ”Tortosa said.
Earlier, the United States called on Maduro to transfer power to the head of the National Assembly, Juan Guaido.