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Anti-government protesters gather for the start of a nationwide demonstration demanding the resignation of President Nicolas Maduro, in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. Momentum is growing for Venezuela's opposition movement led by lawmaker Juan Guaido, who has called supporters back into the streets for nationwide protests Saturday, escalating pressure on embattled Maduro to step down. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Venezuela’s Guaido urges military defections amid protests

By Manuel Rueda and Fabiola Sanchez - Associated Press

Opposition National Assembly President Juan Guaido, who declared himself interim president of Venezuela, takes part in a walk out against President Nicolas Maduro, in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. Venezuelans are exiting their homes and workplaces in a walkout organized by the opposition to demand that Maduro leave power. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

The Latest: Bolton: US to send humanitarian aid to Venezuela

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Vice President Mike Pence speaks at Iglesia Doral Jesus Worship Center on the political crisis in Venezuela on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Doral, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Pence in Florida: Time to end Maduro regime in Venezuela

By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON - Associated Press

Miranda Gov. Hector Rodriguez speaks during an interview at his office in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. Rodriguez says that for too long Hugo Chavez’s political movement - known as &quot;Chavismo&quot; - has neglected the middle class, alienated moderate opponents and failed to efficiently manage the oil-dependent economy. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Young Maduro loyalist is new hope for Venezuela’s socialists

By FABIOLA SANCHEZ and JOSHUA GOODMAN - Associated Press

Raul Sanz, a supporter of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, reads a book on his wheelchair in downtown in Caracas, Venezuela, Friday, Feb.1, 2019. Momentum is growing for Venezuela's opposition movement led by lawmaker Juan Guaido, who has called supporters back into the streets for nationwide protests Saturday, escalating pressure on embattled President Nicolas Maduro to step down. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

Red Cross talks to US about risks of sending Venezuela aid

By LUIS ALONSO LUGO - Associated Press

Opposition National Assembly President Juan Guaido, who declared himself interim president of Venezuela, takes part in a walk out against President Nicolas Maduro, in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. Venezuelans are exiting their homes and workplaces in a walkout organized by the opposition to demand that Maduro leave power. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

Struggle for control of Venezuela returning to the streets

By SCOTT SMITH - Associated Press

Opposition National Assembly President Juan Guaido, accompanied by his wife Fabiana Rosales and his 20-month-old daughter Miranda, listens to a reporter's question during a news conference outside their apartment, in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. Guaido said security forces showed up at their home in an attempt to intimidate him. &quot;The dictatorship thinks it can intimidate us,&quot; Guaido said. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Guaido to police: Don’t cross ‘red line’ with my family

By CHRISTINE ARMARIO and FABIOLA SANCHEZ - Associated Press

People chant anti-government slogans in a walkout against President Nicolas Maduro, in Maracaibo, Venezuela, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. Venezuelans are exiting their homes and workplaces in a walkout organized by the opposition to demand that Maduro leave power. (AP Photo/Boris Vergara)

The Latest: Pence praises DEA help in convict Maduro allies

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Opposition National Assembly President Juan Guaido holds up a raised fist as he waits to speak at a conference on economic plans for reviving the country at Venezuelan Central University, in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. An independent U.N. human rights monitor says economic sanctions are compounding a &quot;grave crisis&quot; in Venezuela. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

AP Interview: Venezuela’s Guaido vows to defy ban on aid

By MANUEL RUEDA and CLBYBURN SAINT JOHN - Associated Press

Illustration on the crisis in Venezuela by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Sanctions are the best way to remove Maduro and thwart Russia’s and China’s ambitions

By Jed Babbin

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez delivers a speech at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrea Comas)

Spain condemns media arrests in Venezuela

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Opposition National Assembly President Juan Guaido, who has declared himself interim president of Venezuela, speaks with the media upon his arrival to National Assembly, in Caracas, Venezuela, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. Venezuela's chief prosecutor on Tuesday asked the country's top court to ban opposition leader Guaido from leaving the country, launching a criminal probe into his anti-government activities while international pressure builds against President Nicolas Maduro.(AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Donald Trump calls Venezuelan leader Juan Guaido to congratulate on taking over presidency

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Opposition National Assembly President Juan Guaido takes part in a walkout against President Nicolas Maduro, in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. The 35-year-lawmaker has transformed from a little-known opposition figure into a commanding force in the nation's politics with the backing of U.S. President Donald Trump and two dozen other nations recognizing him as Venezuela's interim president. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

Trump call to Juan Guaido boosts opposition for Venezuela walkout

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

Surprise arrival of Russia plane to Venezuela fuels intrigue

By JOSHUA GOODMAN - Associated Press

Protesters stand next to riot police during a walkout against President Nicolas Maduro, in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. Venezuelans are exiting their homes and workplaces in a walkout organized by the opposition to demand that Maduro leave power. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

The Latest: Pence going to Miami to meet with Venezuelans

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With a mural depicting the eyes of Veneuzela's late President Hugo Chavez, Carlos Gonzales carries a bag with food delivered by the government for the poorest people in the Antimano neighborhood of Caracas, Venezuela, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro went on state television Tuesday to announce that he was beefing up the nation's defense by expanding Venezuela's civilian armed militia to 2 million members. The reserve force was created by the late Hugo Chavez to train civilians to assist the armed forces and defend the socialist revolution from attacks. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

Venezuela opposition urges walkouts to pressure Nicola Maduro

By Scott Smith and Christine Armario - Associated Press

Venezuela's self-declared interim leader Juan Guaido, accompanied by his wife Fabiana Rosales, speaks to supporters during a gathering to propose amnesty laws for police and military, at a public plaza in Las Mercedes neighborhood of Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Jan. 29, 2019. Venezuela's political showdown moves to the United Nations where a Security Council meeting called by the United States will pit backers of President Nicolas Maduro against the Trump administration and supporters of Guaido. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

Venezuela prosecutor moves on popular opposition leader

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Venezuela's self-declared interim leader Juan Guaido, center, greets supporters after a rally at a public plaza in Las Mercedes neighborhood of Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Jan. 29, 2019. Venezuela's political showdown moves to the United Nations where a Security Council meeting called by the United States will pit backers of President Nicolas Maduro against the Trump administration and supporters of Guaido. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

The Latest: Venezuela high court restricts opposition leader

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National security adviser John Bolton holds his notes during a press briefing at the White House, Monday, Jan. 28, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

Cotton suggests Bolton was sending message to Venezuela about 5,000 troops

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

National security adviser John Bolton holds his notes during a press briefing at the White House, Monday, Jan. 28, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

Pentagon won’t rule out sending troops to Colombia

By LOLITA C. BALDOR - Associated Press