U. S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo vowed to continue to pressure Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s leadership, including possible military intervention.
Feb. 24 (UPI) — U. S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo vowed Sunday to continue to place pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro ‘s leadership, including possible military intervention.
Appearing on Fox News Sunday, Pompeo responded to reports that more than 60 Venezuelan National Guard troops defected from Maduro’s regime to Colombia amid violence as the government attempted to block the entry of humanitarian aid.
« Some of this violence was clearly these colectivos, these gangs, » Pompeo said. « The military wasn’t as certain they wanted to lean into this violence. We are very hopeful in the days and weeks and months, the Maduro regime will understand that the Venezuelan people have made its days numbered. »
He added that « every option is on the table » to support opposition leader and National Assembly President Juan Guaido, including military force.
