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The ID cards of former US special forces Airan Berry (right) and (left) Luke Denman, in Caracas, Venezuela
US President Donald Trump ordered the failed coup attempt in Venezuela, Venezualan leader Nicolas Maduro told a press conference on Wednesday.
The conference heard that former US Green Beret Luke Denman has admitted being part of a plot to kidnap President Maduro that was planned by Mr Trump, who wants the downfall of the democratically elected Bolivarian government.
Mr Denman was one of 13 people detained as they tried to enter Venezuelan territory in boats travelling from neighbouring Colombia.
International solidarity can ensure that Trump and his machine cannot prevail without a level of political and economic cost that he will not want to pay, argues CLAUDIA WEBBE
The global left must be unwavering in it is support for Venezuela as Washington increases its aggression, and clear-eyed about the West’s cynical motives for targeting it, says CLAUDIA WEBBE
