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22:16 01.05.2019
'Nerves of Steel': Nicholas Maduro Urges Venezuelans to Say 'No' to US Meddling
President Maduro made his appeal to the people mere hours after opposition leader Juan Guaido attempted to initiate the "final phase" of so-called "Operation Freedom" and call upon the military to help him seize power in the country.
21:43 01.05.2019
WATCH US Congressman Appear to Suggest That Russia Has Put Nukes in Venezuela
Earlier, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reiterated that Washington might use military force against the Latin American country's elected government "if that's what's required."
20:34 01.05.2019
Pentagon Has Done 'Exhaustive' Planning to Prepare for Any Scenario in Venezuela - Shanahan
Earlier in the day, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned that US military action in Venezuela was "possible," though he said the United States still prefers a peaceful transition of power.
19:50 01.05.2019
Pro-Maduro Rally, Opposition Demonstration Held in Caracas (VIDEO)
This comes a day after violent clashes between government security forces and people loyal to self-proclaimed "interim president" Juan Guaido took place in Caracas.
19:01 01.05.2019
Moscow: Aggressive US Steps Toward Venezuela Fraught With Serious Consequences
Earlier, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reiterated the US' earlier threats to use force in Venezuela to overthrow the democratically elected government "if that's what's required."
14:14 01.05.2019
Military Action in Venezuela is Possible 'If That's What's Required', Pompeo Warns
Violent clashes between pro-Guaido protesters and government security forces started a day earlier after Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido, who proclaimed himself "interim president" of the country earlier this year, called on Venezuela's civilians and the military to act against the government.
13:41 01.05.2019
EU Unlikely to Support Military Intervention in Venezuela - Ambassador
BRUSSELS (Sputnik) - Venezuela does not expect the European Union to support a US-led military intervention in the Latin American country, Claudia Salerno Caldera, the ambassador of Venezuela to Belgium and the European Union, told Sputnik on Wednesday.
13:06 01.05.2019
Moscow Blasts Pompeo's 'Fake' Claim That Russia Convinced Maduro Not to Flee Venezuela
On Tuesday, opposition leader Juan Guaido attempted to initiate the "final phase" of so-called "Operation Freedom" in a bid to seize power in the Latin American country, with forces loyal to President Nicolas Maduro successfully resisting the coup plotters after violent clashes in Caracas.
06:08 01.05.2019
FAA Prohibits US Air Operators from Flying Below 26,000ft Over Venezuelan Airspace
The US Federal Aviation Administration gave US air operators 48 hours to depart Venezuela by "the most expeditious possible route".
04:33 01.05.2019
Maduro Says Ordered to Start Investigation Into Tuesday's Coup Attempt
Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro has appeared on state television together with Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino and the head of the National Constituent Assembly Diosdado Cabello.
02:06 01.05.2019
'Greed of Foreign Investors': Jill Stein Slams Bolton, Trump for Seeking Regime Change in Venezuela
Former Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein condemned the Trump administration’s policy in Venezuela on her Twitter account, saying that the current crisis was caused by the US attempt to change the regime in yet another country as well as its “greed” for the natural resources of Venezuela.
01:01 01.05.2019
Venezuela's Opposition Figure Leopoldo Lopez Enters Chilean Diplomatic Mission in Caracas - FM
Venezuela's opposition politician Leopoldo Lopez had entered Chilean diplomatic mission in Caragas, Chilean foreign minister said.
00:19 01.05.2019
Trump Threatens 'Full and Complete' Embargo on Cuba Amid Venezuela Crisis
US President Donald Trump threatens "full and complete embargo" and sanctions on Cuba if its troops do not cease operations in Venezuela.

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