Vice President Mike Pence touched down in Bogota, Colombia Monday ahead of his meeting with Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido and Colombian President Ivan Duque. In a Sunday tweet Pence said, “It’s time for a free & democratic Venezuela.”

Maduro‘s failed regime has pushed its people to a full-fledged government overthrow. The situation is dire as the people continue fighting for their lives. The US has pledged its support for opposition leader Juan Guaido.

Over the weekend, Maduro blocked US aid at the Colombian border. However, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo remained committed to the US’s pledge to support the restoration of democracy in the region. “Every option is on the table” said Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to Fox News Sunday host Chris Wallace. Pompeo also said more sanctions are to come.

Heading to Bogota, Colombia tomorrow to address the Lima Group to voice solidarity w/ regional leaders for freedom & against Maduro. Meeting with Colombian President @IvanDuque & Venezuela’s only legitimate President – @jguaido. It’s time for a free & democratic Venezuela. — Vice President Mike Pence (@VP) February 24, 2019

Regime Defectors

Pence will have a lot to contend with at the meeting. Even though the Venezuelan people are pushing forward to overthrow the tyrannical the regime, Maduro is fighting back. Many people are crossing into Colombia and many of Maduro’s military leaders have defected.

#Venezuela 🇻🇪: two female soldiers have defected to the opposition as well, crying in relieve as they're being escorted into #Colombia. #23Feb pic.twitter.com/Z04mECS59B — Thomas van Linge (@ThomasVLinge) February 23, 2019

Maduro Halts US Humanitarian Aid

The US attempted to send humanitarian aid to the Colombian border Saturday. Maduro refused any US aid. Consequently, the action sparked clashes with security forces leaving two dead and 300 injured.

White House National Security Adviser John Bolton tweeted Saturday, “President Guaido is personally leading the effort to bring aid to the Venezuelan people. The military has a chance to protect and assist the people of Venezuela, not Maduro and a band of thieves. Choose the road to democracy.”

President Guaido is personally leading the effort to bring aid to Venezuelan people. The military has a chance to protect and assist the people of Venezuela, not Maduro and a band of thieves. Choose the road of democracy. pic.twitter.com/5dV4GELiry — John Bolton (@AmbJohnBolton) February 23, 2019

The Fall of Socialism & Guaido’s Rise to Power

The Trump administration has pledged its full support for Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido’s rise to power. 50 other nations also expressed solidarity with Guaido.

The Venezuelan people are desperate for food and medicine. The situation is becoming increasingly dire. Corruption in the Maduro regime is rampant and the people are suffering under the trickery of socialism.