as for the situation in venezuela, i would expect the us administration to try to put the opposition in power because it's been claiming for years that the elections are rigged, but there's actually no good evidence supporting that claim. election monitors, notably including jimmy carter (who said venezuela's election system was the best in the world), have for years rejected claims of election rigging in venezuela. the state department is likely to face a fight and domestic unrest if it tries to install the opposition. the vice president should take over, and she should call an election.

maduro himself is innocent until proven guilty and the accusations against him are unproven in court. he's entitled to a fair trial and people should allow the court system to operate.