Tear gas was used on Tuesday near aviation base La Carlota, where Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido had called on civilians and military to act against the government, the footage of TVVenezuela opposition broadcaster and its Twitter suggested
BUENOS AIRES (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 30th April, 2019) Tear gas was used on Tuesday near aviation base La Carlota, where Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido had called on civilians and military to act against the government, the footage of TVVenezuela opposition broadcaster and its Twitter suggested.
The footage showed smoke and people covering their faces with handkerchiefs.
Venezuelan Minister of Defense Vladimir Padrino Lopez said earlier in the day that the country's military fully supported "the constitution and legitimate authorities."
At the same time, Venezuelan Minister for Communication and Information Jorge Rodriguez said that the authorities were dealing with a small group of military personnel who "promote" a coup in the country.
Large-scale protests against President Nicolas Maduro began in Venezuela on January 21 soon after he was sworn in for a new term. Guaido proclaimed himself an interim leader of the country and a number of Western countries, including the United States, backed his claim. Maduro, in turn, accused the United States of trying to orchestrate a coup in order to install Guaido and take over Venezuela's natural resources. Russia, China, Turkey and a number of other countries have voiced their support for Maduro as the only legitimate president of Venezuela.
