(Dan Tri) – Venezuela’s Foreign Minister accused the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the opposition of working together to plan a coup in Caracas last week.
Protesters took to the streets in Caracas after the opposition leader’s call for a coup on April 30 (Photo: Reuters)
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza said today, May 6, that the country still supports diplomatic measures in resolving the ongoing political crisis.
“We are prepared for any situation.
According to Foreign Minister Arreaza, the number of Russian military experts in Venezuela may increase.
“I want to remind you that a large part of the military equipment in Venezuela is Russian.
Previously, the appearance of Russian military planes carrying Russian military equipment and soldiers in the capital Caracas made the US and Western countries suspect the presence of the Russian military in Venezuela amid the crisis.
Also today, Foreign Minister Arreaza accused the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the Venezuelan opposition of planning to overthrow President Nicolas Maduro to usurp Venezuela’s natural resources.
Foreign Minister Arreaza’s statement came not long after opposition leader Juan Guaido, who declared himself interim president of Venezuela, told the BBC that he `will consider all necessary options` when asked whether
Although the coup attempt by `self-proclaimed president` Juan Guaido failed last week, the Venezuelan opposition leader still said that `it is clear that the Venezuelan armed forces no longer support President Maduro`.
“I think the only person hurt is Mr. Maduro.
Protesters surrounded opposition leader Juan Guaido’s car during a protest on April 30.
Talking to the Washington Post after the failed coup in Venezuela, Mr. Guaido described discussions about US military options as `good news`.
“That is good news for Venezuela because we are also considering all options.
Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo affirmed in an interview with ABC that any US action in Venezuela is `legal`.
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