US-backed coup in Venezuela news

Follow RT to get news and updates on the US-backed coup in Venezuela, which took place in January 2019. As President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro took the oath after being re-elected a second term, the US Secretary of State Mike Pence called his regiment ‘illegitimate’ and promised to help ‘restore a real democracy’ in Venezuela. The opposition leader Juan Guaido was quick to show readiness to proclaim himself ‘interim president’ during a massive rally in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas. On January 23, Venezuela was taken over by nationwide protests, and Guaido fulfilled his plan. Shortly afterwards, the President Donald Trump issued a statement of support for the self-proclaimed governor, encouraging ‘other Western hemisphere states’ to follow the lead of the United States. Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Chile and some other countries recognized Guaido as Venezuela’s president. However, Mexico did not support Guaido, and Cuba called the move an ‘attempted coup.’ Find news and updates on the situation in Venezuela on RT, and don’t miss photos, videos and live feeds from the country and its capital Caracas. Visit RT for experts’ and analysts’ opinions on the US-backed coup in Venezuela.

US-backed opposition in Venezuela is in freefall, have only themselves to blame
Most people around the globe would agree that 2020 has been a year to forget. This is certainly, if not especially, true for Venezuela’s opposition, and the upcoming parliamentary vote will only add to their misfortunes.
Dec 3, 2020 18:57
Venezuela is giving the US the middle finger by selling oil to China, as Trump has lost interest in regime change
With the US facing a host of problems and the presidency in transition, regime change in Venezuela has become much less of a priority for the White House. No wonder, then, that Caracas has seized the moment to resume oil sales.
Nov 27, 2020 14:39
The Trump trap: Biden’s own rhetoric has cornered him into carrying on Trump’s foreign policy
Joe Biden thinks he can save America and the world from four years of Donald Trump. Instead, Biden will find himself in a foreign policy trap where his tough guy rhetoric compels him to finish what Trump started.
Nov 21, 2020 13:52
US pretends to ‘give lessons in democracy’: Maduro skewers election snafu as Venezuela prepares to hold its own vote
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has ridiculed the US’ shambolic election outcome in light of Washington’s efforts to force its peculiar style of “democracy” down other countries’ throats, particularly Venezuela and its allies.
Nov 6, 2020 20:59
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As millions of Venezuelans starve, the US must take its share of the blame for the humanitarian and economic crisis
With the United Nations reporting that more than nine million Venezuelans lack food, America’s role in causing this disaster via crippling sanctions cannot go unacknowledged.
Oct 2, 2020 17:30
Venezuela says it captured 'US spy' targeting two oil refineries with 'heavy, specialized' weapons
President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela has announced the capture of “an American spy” with heavy weapons and money near two refineries in the state of Falcon. The man is said to be a Marine who worked for the CIA in Iraq.
Sep 11, 2020 23:19
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