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May 12, 2020

Joe Biden Supports Unelected Juan Guaidó in Venezuela, Says U.S. Should Keep Sanctions Against Cuba
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Joe Biden said last month that as president he would engage with Cuba,
but that U.S. sanctions over its support for the government of Nicolás
Maduro in Venezuela could remain in place. Joe Biden also recently
expressed support for Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó and his
"efforts to restore democracy." Guaidó has been trying to gain support
for the ouster of Maduro since last year's unsuccessful coup attempt.

In related news, Venezuela says it arrested three more mercenaries
suspected of being involved in a failed coup against President Nicolás
Maduro, and seized three abandoned Colombian combat vessels, reportedly
equipped with machine guns and ammunition.


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