President Nicolas Maduro accused the United States of trying to stage a coup in Venezuela in 2002. TASS.
“The coup was prepared, planned, carried out and financed by American imperialism,” Maduro said at a rally attended by thousands of people in central Caracas.
It marked the events of April 11-13, 2002, when President Hugo Chavez was removed from power for 48 hours, but widespread popular support and the performance of the armed forces loyal to the legitimate government forced the conspirators to flee from Chavez’s residence.
In honor of these events, on April 13, Venezuela celebrates the National Day of Honor.
Previously, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro rudely spoke To the representative of the US State Department.
Therefore, the head of the Bolivarian Republic has rejected the US government’s promises to strengthen sanctions against Venezuela if the country does not make progress in dialogue with the non-systemic opposition.