Maduro Steps Up Venezuela Coup Claim as Americans Detained
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Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro stepped up his campaign against an “endless coup” he says exists against his government, ordering the U.S. to downsize its embassy in Caracas and detaining a U.S. pilot.
The U.S. will have 15 days to reduce its embassy staff to 17 people from 100, Foreign Minister Delcy Rodriguez said Monday at a news conference in Caracas. U.S. officials who remain in the South American country will be required to obtain approval for any meetings they hold in the country, Maduro said.