Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido has made his strongest call yet to the military to help him oust President Nicolas Maduro, amid fierce clashes between protesters and security forces on the streets of Caracas. Key points: Both sides are claiming the army is supporting their causes Venezuela's socialist party chief claims it is a US-backed coup attempt Venezuela has sunk …
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Venezuela's Government has struck back at self-declared interim president Juan Guaido, with the Supreme Court imposing a travel ban and freeze on his bank accounts despite a warning from the United States of "serious consequences" if it did so. Key points: Venezuela's Supreme Court approves a travel ban, asset freeze and probe of Juan Guaido Sanctions against Mr Guaido appear …