The defense minister says the army will remain alert to prevent any territorial violations. . The US has several times threatened to take military action against Venezuela to topple the elected government of Maduro. . ..…

Guaido, who declared himself the country's interim president, has called on the Venezuelan Armed Forces, supporting President Nicolas Maduro, to change sides, giving the military seven days to do so, in the anticipation of humanitarian aid arrivals to the crisis-hit country.  ...…