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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A major bloc of Latin American nations and Canada will discuss on Monday how to maintain pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to hold new elections as he faces widespread calls to resign after last year's disputed presidential vote. Most group members say Mr. Maduro should quit in favor of opposition leader Juan Guaido - who declared himself interim president …