I have spent the last three weeks reporting on the Venezuelan aid lift in Caracas, Tachira & Cucuta. This is what I can say about the campaign.

First, the lion's share of the blame for the current impasse lays with Maduro. By refusing to even recognize humanitarian crisis & blocking the aid he condemns thousands to premature death. That said, I believe we need to look critically at the opposition's strategy & performance

The aid lift was poorly planned & executed. Many opposition leaders focused on PR instead of nitty-gritty logistics of getting the aid in. No one had the overall picture. Some openly relished a confrontation with Maduro's forces. Others expected the US to sort it out for them.