Venezuela's Guaido calls for uprising but military loyal to Maduro for now
Source: Reuters
WORLD NEWS APRIL 30, 2019 / 6:37 AM / UPDATED 23 MINUTES AGO
Venezuela's Guaido calls for uprising but military loyal to Maduro for now
Vivian Sequera, Angus Berwick, Luc Cohen
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CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido on Tuesday made his strongest call yet to the military to help him oust President Nicolas Maduro but there were no concrete signs of defection from the armed forces leadership.
Early on Tuesday, several dozen armed troops accompanying Guaido clashed with soldiers supporting Maduro at a rally in Caracas, and large anti-government protests in the streets turned violent. But by Tuesday afternoon an uneasy peace had returned and there was no indication that the opposition planned to take power through military force.
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told CNN that as we understand it Maduro had been ready to depart for socialist ally Cuba, but had been persuaded to stay by Russia, which has also been a steadfast supporter.
In a message posted on his social media accounts on Tuesday evening, Guaido told supporters to take to the streets once again on Wednesday. He reiterated his call for the armed forces to take his side, and said Maduro did not have the militarys support.
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