Tuesday, April 30, 2019

U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo: Venezuelan President Maduro Was Prepared To Leave But Was Convinced To Stay By The Kremlin



Reuters: Maduro was ready to leave Venezuela but Russia convinced him to reverse course: Pompeo

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was prepared to leave the country on Tuesday morning in the face of a call for an uprising by opposition leader Juan Guaido, but reversed his plan after Russia intervened, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a U.S. television interview on Tuesday.

“They had an airplane on the tarmac. He was ready to leave this morning, as we understand it. Russians indicated he should stay,” Pompeo said in an interview with CNN.

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WNU Editor: The Kremlin has not responded to this claim (so far).

More News On Reports That Venezuelan President Maduro Was Prepared To Leave But Was Convinced To Stay By The Kremlin

Venezuela crisis: Maduro aides agreed he had to go, US says -- BBC
Venezuela: Moscow persuaded Maduro not to step down, US claims -- The Guardian
Hailing Venezuela revolt, US says Maduro was ready to leave -- AFP
Pompeo claims Russia stopped Maduro leaving Venezuela for Cuba -- CNN
US: Russia convinced Maduro to stay in Venezuela -- DW
U.S. envoy says top Venezuelan officials negotiated to help restore order -- Reuters

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