Posted on 01/24/2019 5:55:01 PM PST by CondoleezzaProtege
Russian President Vladimir Putin “expressed support” to his Venezuelan counterpart, Nicolas Maduro, in a telephone call, after an opposition leader declared himself interim leader of the South American country.
Moscow on January 24 condemned foreign powers for backing Maduro rival Juan Guaido, who declared himself interim president the previous day as tens of thousands of people marched across Venezuela against Maduro, calling it an attempt to "usurp power."
Guaido’s move was recognized by the United States, Canada, and some Latin American and European nations.
Russia, China, Iran, Syria, Cuba, and Turkey were among the countries voicing their backing for Maduro's government.
(Excerpt) Read more at rferl.org ...
They’re more ticked off about this than that coup in Ukraine. LOL
Event: On January 24, 2019, the State Department ordered non-emergency U.S. government employees to depart Venezuela.
The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Venezuela.
U.S. citizens should contact U.S. Embassy Caracas for consular assistance.
U.S. citizens residing or traveling in Venezuela should strongly consider departing Venezuela.
Commercial flights remain available.
Actions to Take:
Consider departing while commercial flights are available.
If choosing to stay, ensure you have adequate supplies to shelter in place.
Monitor local media for updates
Review personal security plans
Remain aware of surroundings
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy, Venezuela
https://ve.usembassy.gov/
For all inquiries about ACS services email acsvenezuela@state.gov or call +58 (212) 975-6411 between the hours of 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except U.S. and Venezuelan holidays.
For emergency assistance after hours call +58 (212) 907-8400
State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
https://ve.usembassy.gov/security-alert-u-s-embassy-caracas-venezuela-january-24-2019/
Putin puffers will along with their knee pads shortly.
The putinista idiots are using their same joke excuse about a coup as they did in Ukraine. They should take a one way ticket to North Korea if they love these regimes so much.
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