31/01/2019 10:22
Venezuela opposition 'has met military', says Juan Guaidó
Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaidó has held secret meetings with the military to win support for ousting President Nicolás Maduro.
Mr Guaidó made the revelation in a New York Times opinion piece.
The opposition leader declared himself interim president earlier this month, prompting an escalating power struggle.
Russia and China continue to back Mr Maduro, while the US and several Latin American countries have recognised Mr Guaidó.
US President Donald Trump tweeted on Wednesday that he had spoken to Mr Guaidó and supported his "historic assumption of the presidency", writing in a second tweet that "The fight for freedom has begun!"
UK Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt meanwhile is expected to urge EU nations to impose sanctions on key figures in Mr Maduro's government on Thursday, after also speaking to Mr Guaidó on Wednesday.