The Trump administration raised its stakes in support of Venezuela’s opposition movement, as embattled President Nicolás Maduro worked to crush protests
WASHINGTON—The Trump administration raised its stakes in support of Venezuela’s opposition movement, endorsing a call Tuesday by U.S.-backed Juan Guaidó and a small group of military supporters for an uprising, as embattled President Nicolás Maduro worked to crush protests.
While scenes of violence played out on television screens, President Trump and his aides restated their monthslong support for Mr. Guaido’s ascension to Venezuela’s presidency, after imposing wide-ranging sanctions on members of the Maduro regime as well...
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