Crisis In Venezuela -- News Updates February 13, 2019

Daily Mail: Trump tells President Maduro he is 'making a terrible mistake' by blocking humanitarian aid from entering Venezuela and warns the US has not ruled out sending troops to the region

* Nicolas Maduro has resisted pressure to quit since Juan Guaido's claim to power
* He accused EU leaders of 'blindly' following Donald Trump in backing Guaido
* Guaido urged the military to back him and allow American aid into the country

President Donald Trump has accused Venezuela's leftist leader Nicolas Maduro of 'making a terrible mistake' by blocking US humanitarian aid into the poverty ravaged nation.

Trump said it was 'sad' that the oil-rich Latin American country is in 'turmoil' and said Washington has still not ruled out sending troops to the region.

'We look at all options,' he said.

Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro earlier declared the attempt to remove him from office is 'over', as his rival Juan Guaido urged the military to back him instead.

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Crisis In Venezuela -- News Updates February 13, 2019

Venezuelan opposition leader sets date for showdown with Maduro's forces -- CBS/AP
'Allow in aid. That's an order': Venezuela opposition leader sets army deadline for food and medicine -- The Telegraph
Venezuela's Maduro says Guaido will have to answer before courts -- Reuters
Venezuela: Guaido says aid to enter soon; Maduro slams U.S. -- UPI
Hungry Venezuelans urge help but standoff looms over 'politicised' aid -- The Guardian
Exclusive: Venezuelan Guaido's team to nominate its own Citgo board - sources -- Reuters
Russia Warns United States Against Intervening In Venezuela -- RFE
Russia ready to help Venezuela resolve crisis, warns U.S. against meddling -- Reuters
China calls report of talks with Venezuela opposition 'fake news' -- Reuters
Pope Francis says he can’t help with Venezuela’s political crisis -- NYPost
Foreign Affairs chairman: US military intervention in Venezuela 'not an option' -- The Hill