WATCH: A Venezuelan National Guard vehicle ran over protesters outside a military base in Caracas, who were throwing stones and hitting vehicles with sticks after opposition leader Juan Guaido called on members of the military to rise up
The early-morning rebellion seems to have only limited military support. But it was by far the most-serious challenge yet to Maduro's rule since Guaidó, with the backing of the U.S., declared himself the country's interim president in January in rejection of a government he accused of"usurping" power.
"I want to tell the Venezuelan people: This is the moment to take to the streets and accompany these patriotic soldiers," Lopez declared. Maduro tried to project an image of strength, saying he had spoken to several regional military commanders who reaffirmed their loyalty to his socialist revolution.The dramatic events, playing out in the opposition's stronghold in wealthier neighborhood of eastern Caracas, appeared not to have triggered a broader military revolt.
About a dozen government supporters, some of them brandishing firearms, gathered at the presidential palace, answering the call by Cabello to defend Maduro. "The armed forces have taken the right decision," said Guaidó."With the support of the Venezuelan people and the backing of our constitution they are on the right side of history."
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