Speaking at a parade of 2,500 military personnel in Caracas, Maduro declared: "Where there are mercenary traitors, justice!" National Assembly president Guaido wants Maduro to step down so he can set up a transitional government ahead of new elections. The United States, the European Union and many Latin American countries joined the opposition in dismissing the legitimacy of presidential elections Maduro won in May. The military high command remains loyal to Maduro but Guaido has tried to convince the rank and file to switch sides. Last week, a group of soldiers rose up against Maduro while Venezuela's military attache to Washington deserted the president on Saturday.

Source: Philippine Star January 30, 2019 17:41 UTC