Former Venezuelan military officials called on the United States to provide them with weapons

Former Venezuela's army has called for the administration of President Donald Trump to arm them to topple the government of Nicolas Maduro, saying his request was for freedom. According to a report by CNN on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.

Carlos Guillen Martinez and Venezuelan Venezuelan President Josue Hidalgo Azuaje, who are staying abroad, told CNN they wanted military and armed assistance from The United States is supplying some troops in Venezuela. The two added that they could communicate with hundreds of troops living abroad and could call on local troops to rebel against Maduro's regime through the media.