Venezuela's slums are turning on Maduro – but Guaidó faces uphill battle

The support of barrios like Petare may be key to overcoming Maduro. But not all residents are sold on his challenger

Nicolás Maduro’s special forces set up camp on Petare’s doorstep just days after efforts to depose him began, daubing the pitch black exterior of their base with their commander-in-chief’s call to arms: “Always loyal, never traitors”.

Alongside, troops painted two white skulls and a second chilling mantra: “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.”

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