Rioting breaks out in Venezuela amid 'attempted coup'- PhotosAn opposition demonstrator walks by a flaming bus during clashes with soldiers loyal to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas. Map of Venezuela locating the Carlota military base and main buildings in Caracas, capital of Venezuela. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told CNN he believed Maduro was ready to flee the country to ally Cuba before he was dissuaded by Russia -- a claimed Maduro later refuted. The opposition plans to hold a massive May Day protest in Caracas, where Maduro will also lead a rival rally. Although Trump has repeatedly said "all options" are on the table regarding Venezuela -- including, implicitly, military action -- there has been no noticeable US military mobilization.

Source: Standard Digital May 01, 2019 03:56 UTC