(CNN) About a mile from the White House, a group of American activists are sleeping on couches and inflatable mattresses inside the Venezuelan Embassy. And they won't leave until embattled President Nicolas Maduro's diplomats return. "We are not there for a party," said Ariel Gold, the group's national co-director. Benjamin, left, and Ariel Gold are among the US activists occupying the Venezuelan Embassy in Washington. The embassy staff recently left the building, weeks after Venezuelan opposition leader and self-proclaimed interim President Juan Guaido challenged Maduro's leadership with the support of the United States and dozens of other nations.

Source: CNN May 04, 2019 15:56 UTC