Crisis In Venezuela -- News Updates January 28, 2019

Reuters: Venezuela's Guaido calls for new protests as pressure on Maduro rises

CARACAS (Reuters) - Juan Guaido, the Venezuelan opposition leader and self-proclaimed president, on Monday called for new street demonstrations as pressure intensified on President Nicolas Maduro and the crisis-stricken OPEC nation.

Countries around the world have recognized Guaido as Venezuela’s rightful leader, and the United States vowed to starve Maduro’s administration of oil revenue after he was sworn in Jan. 10 for a second term that was widely dubbed illegitimate.

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Crisis In Venezuela -- News Updates January 28, 2019

Venezuela in crisis: All the latest updates -- Al Jazeera
Venezuelan troops 'ready to die' for their homeland, defense minister says -- CNN
Rivals Maduro and Guaido vie for Venezuelan military backing -- AP
Venezuela's Guaido calls for new protests as pressure mounts on Maduro -- France 24
Guaido calls for more protests as Maduro displays military might -- Al Jazeera
As West turns on him, Venezuela's Maduro flexes military muscle -- Reuters
Nicolas Maduro blames Venezuelan power struggle on U.S. coup -- UPI
Venezuela official: US in talks to improve frosty relations -- AP
Caracas Engaged in Fully-Fledged Dialogue With Washington - Venezuelan FM -- Sputnik
US hits 'corrupt' Venezuela oil firm PDVSA with sanctions -- BBC
U.S. imposes sanctions on Venezuelan state oil firm PDVSA -- Reuters
Juan Guaido to UK: Don't give gold to Maduro -- CNN
Bank of England urged to give Juan Guaidó Venezuela's gold -- The Guardian
Venezuela approves parallel currency exchange system amid political crisis -- Reuters
Lima Group bloc will meet in Canada on Feb. 4 for Venezuela talks -- Reuters
North Korea throws support behind Venezuela's Maduro regime -- UPI
Australia recognises Venezuelan Opposition Leader Juan Guaido as interim president -- ABC News Online
The Pope says he fears a 'bloodbath' in Venezuela after Maduro denounces 'imperialist' US and tells his troops to defend the country 'in any circumstance' -- Daily Mail
The divide on Venezuela: Who’s supporting Maduro and who’s following the U.S. lead in recognizing Guaidó -- Washington Post