April 30, 2019 5:46 pm

Violence in Venezuela: NYC's Diaspora Responds Amid Clashes

Opposition leader Juan Guaidó took a bold step to revive his movement to seize power in Venezuela, taking to the streets Tuesday to call for an uprising that drew quick support from the Trump administration but fierce resistance from forces loyal to embattled socialist Nicolas Maduro. Violent street battles erupted in parts of Caracas in what was the most serious challenge yet to Maduro’s rule — kicked off with a surprise video shot at dawn of Guaidó, flanked by a group of heavily armed national guardsmen, urging a final push to topple Maduro.

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