At least 20 people have lost their lives in the unrest, but the planned 'coup' hit the wall after the army rallied behind Maduro and countries like Russia, China, Turkey and Iran denounced outside interference.  . ..…

Pompeo went after Russia and China, accusing them of trying to prop up Maduro while he is dire straits in the hopes of recovering billions of dollars in ill-considered investments and assistance made over the years... ..…

Venezuelan army chiefs have confirmed their loyalty to Nicolás Maduro, China, Turkey, Bolivia, Mexico... ..…

“Either you stand with the forces of freedom or you’re in league with Maduro and his mayhem,” he said. Countries that know no freedom for their people, such as Russia, China, Iran, and Syria, “have publicly taken former President Maduro’s side,” he noted. . . . ..…

China too remains supportive of Maduro, wary of endangering its economic stake in the country. . . ... China could also join Russia in vetoes as it had done in the past with Security Council resolutions on Syria. ..…

The government of dictator and President Nicolas Maduro is supported by Russia, China and Cuba, while the US, Canada and number of South American states tend to back Juan Guaidó, until new elections can be held. ..…

Pompeo denounced Russia and China for opposing a Presidential Statement condemning Maduro’s government, and Pompeo singled out Cuba as the arch-villain propping up the government of Maduro, which could be understood as a backhanded compliment to Cuba’s power.  ..…

Nicolas Maduro, elected to a second term as president in 2018, begs to differ. A number of countries, including Russia and China, continue to recognize his government. . ..…

Iran, Russia, China, Turkey, and other states backed Maduro, who received 67.8 percent of the vote in the presidential election last year. . ... Another report, by The New York Times, said that the Trump administration was involved in talks with a group of Venezuelan officers plotting to..…