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.  . ..…

Russia's to United Nations says the US is attempting to engineer coup d'etat Venezuela.. Shortly Maduro was severing diplomatic and political ties with Washington, ordering the closure of Venezuela's embassy and consulates in the US. ..…

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, who has denounced a “coup d’état in development” and received the support of Russia, 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. . . . ..…

Russia’s dictatorship is also backing Maduro. A Russian government spokesperson claimed that Maduro remained Venezuela’s legitimate leader and dismissed Mr. ... Relying on Russia to mediate between Maduro’s regime and the opposition should be a non-starter. ..…

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. . ..…

Cuba, along with Russia, Mexico, and other countries, has expressed support for  Maduro as legitimate Venezuelan president... ..…

Either you stand with the forces of freedom, or you're in league with Maduro and his mayhem.” . But Russia’s UN Ambassador, Vasily Nebenzya, rejected that view saying the US was imposing its own “approaches and recipes” to resolve the problems on the ground in Venezuela. ..…

Iran, Russia, China, Turkey, backed Maduro. TEHRAN - Advisor to Iranian Parliament Speaker Hossein Amir Abdollahian condemned Tel Aviv's against Syria and warned that Israel will lose the most if any new war breaks out in the region... ..…