Venezuela's opposition is vowing to keep up pressure on President Nicolas Maduro after flooding the streets of Caracas with demonstrators Thursday in its biggest show of force in years. Protest against Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro0:33He said authorities had arrested people possessing military fatigues and C4 explosives, and who had plans to fire upon the crowds dressed as national guard members. "Today we've defeated a coup attempt that sought to fill Venezuela and Caracas with violence and death," Maduro told his supporters without providing details about the accusations. Maduro's 'war-like' rhetoric"If they're coming with coups, ambushes and political violence, the revolutionary will provide an uncommon and overwhelming response," Maduro told supporters. Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro speaks during a meeting with ministers at Miraflores Palace in Caracas on Wednesday.

Source: CBC News September 01, 2016 15:43 UTC