Shortly after Trump’s recognition of Guaido as Venezuela’s “acting president” on Wednesday, Maduro said he was severing diplomatic and political ties with Washington, ordering the closure of Venezuela’s embassy and consulates in the US. ..…
He called on all members of the Security Council to support what he called “Venezuela's democratic transition” and “Guaido’s role” in it. . He added that Washington would help 'recover a brighter future for Venezuela' and urged nations to support the 'democratic..…
While US says it's trying to rescue Venezuela's, Washington has long history of interventions - military and otherwise - Latin American politics. . ... In speech at UN Security Council, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called on the world countries to pick side on Venezuela..…
While the council debated, a man identifying himself as Venezuela's military attache in Washington posted a video saying he had broken with Maduro and now would report to Guaido. . ..…
United States along with some other states recognized Guaido as the president, after which Maduro accused Washington of organizing in Venezuela. ..…
The source claimed that Pence's late-night call was part of Washington's secret plan it had developed over several weeks to try to oust Maduro and recognise Guaido as Venezuela's interim president. . ..…