Recently, in a Press briefing U.S. National Security Advisor John Kirby threatened the sovereign nation of Venezuela, "I want to note that our patience and that of the international community is running out. It’s running out on waiting for the Venezuelan electoral authorities to come clean and release the full, detailed data on this election so that everyone can see the results". Earlier, even Elon Musk said it would be game over for Maduro soon. It is as if almost everyone is shouting in unison, "Maduro Must Go". Here, we explore the real reasons why Venezuela is burning.

Escalating tensions in Caracas see opposition supporters clashing with police over claims of election fraud, prompting international responses and calls to reject Maduro's victory.

Tensions are escalating in Caracas. Thousands of opposition supporters are heading to the Presidential Palace, some traveling from rural areas, leading to clashes with the police. Both BBC and CNN report that Maduro's security f...