The central assumption in the article is that Venezuela's opposition is democratic, reasonable and competent. But the repeated coup attempts against Chavez belie any democratic credentials. Venezuela's corruption dates from far before Chavez. The opposition is hopelessly divided and generally associated with the white upperclass that looks down on the colored lower classes. To assume that they will be honest and fair managing the country's economic affairs requires some faith and optimism.



It is also not very likely that the UN will support an article VII resolution. It would put a stamp of approval on Trump's banditry. And the history of Libya suggests that the US might abuse the resolution to do things that go far beyond what the resolution allows.