Giant March in Caracas

Venezuela denounced an attack on one of its naval vessels in recent days.

Washington's latest escalation may have blocked an urgently needed political settlement in Venezuela to battle the coronavirus.

Washington has threatened to “increase” crippling sanctions until Caracas accepts the deal.

Moscow insists that its support for the Venezuelan government and role in its oil industry will remain unchanged.

Cliver Alcala had recently confessed to plotting a coup against the Venezuelan government.