Venezuela: Coup or uprising? It depends on who you support
By DW
01 May 2019 |
11:00 am
Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaido has made a new push to oust President Nicolas Maduro, claiming he has the backing of parts of the army. As protesters face off with security, the world reacts.
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