The country of Venezuela finds itself on the brink of a monumental regime change. President Nicolas Maduro is clinging to power the day after thousands took to the streets in support of the opposition leader who has declared himself president. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Andrew Rosati in Caracas on how the backing of the military is key to either side's survival.

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