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January 22, 2019

Venezuela: Military Revolt Suppressed After Sergeant Calls for Gov't Overthrow
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In Venezuela, the government of President Nicolás Maduro said Monday it
suppressed a military revolt, arresting a group of officers who stole
weapons and kidnapped four officials. The attack at a National Guard
outpost in the capital Caracas came shortly after a social media video
circulated showing a sergeant calling for Venezuelans to support the
removal of President Maduro. Maduro was inaugurated earlier this month
to a second 6-year term. While some, including the United States, have
called last year's election "illegitimate," Maduro has accused the
U.S.-along with Canada and 12 Latin American allies-of plotting a coup
against his socialist government. Click here to see our recent interview
with Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza.


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