As Venezuela plunged into a dramatic televised scene of chaos and violence on Tuesday, President Trump warned he would impose a "full and complete embargo" and sanctions on Cuba if its troops do not cease operations in the ravaged South American nation. The Trump administration also has worked to roll back Obama-era easing of Cold War sanctions on Cuba. The U.S. government said about 20,000 Cuban troops and agents have been working in Venezuela to prop up Maduro's government, a figure disputed by Cuba. Trump continued, as the crowd roared: "The days of socialism and communism are numbered not only in Venezuela, but in Nicaragua and Cuba as well. Still, the Trump administration was caught slightly off-guard by Guaido's decision to launch the campaign on Tuesday.

Source: Fox News April 30, 2019 21:47 UTC