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Pompeo says 'now is the time' for countries to pick a side on Venezuela
Source: Reuters
WORLD NEWS JANUARY 26, 2019 / 9:54 AM / UPDATED 42 MINUTES AGO
Pompeo says 'now is the time' for countries to pick a side on Venezuela
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called on the United Nations Security Council that it was time now for countries to pick a side on Venezuela after Washington recognized the opposition leader Juan Guaido as the South American nation’s head of state.
“Now it is time for every other nation to pick a side. No more delays, no more games. Either you stand with the forces of freedom, or you’re in league with Maduro and his mayhem,” Pompeo told a meeting on Venezuela, referring to Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro, who Washington is urging to step down.
Russia has opposed the U.S. efforts and has accused Washington of backing a coup attempt, placing Venezuela at the heart of a growing geopolitical duel.
Reporting by Michelle Nichols; Writing by Humeyra Pamuk; editing by Diane Craft
Pompeo says 'now is the time' for countries to pick a side on Venezuela
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called on the United Nations Security Council that it was time now for countries to pick a side on Venezuela after Washington recognized the opposition leader Juan Guaido as the South American nation’s head of state.
“Now it is time for every other nation to pick a side. No more delays, no more games. Either you stand with the forces of freedom, or you’re in league with Maduro and his mayhem,” Pompeo told a meeting on Venezuela, referring to Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro, who Washington is urging to step down.
Russia has opposed the U.S. efforts and has accused Washington of backing a coup attempt, placing Venezuela at the heart of a growing geopolitical duel.
Reporting by Michelle Nichols; Writing by Humeyra Pamuk; editing by Diane Craft
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-venezuela-politics-un-pompeo/pompeo-says-now-is-the-time-for-countries-to-pick-a-side-on-venezuela-idUSKCN1PK0GS
