Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez (C) delivers a press conference in Caracas, along with members of the top military leadership “in support of the constitutional president”, Nicolas Maduro on January 24, 2019. Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro prepared to rally his military supporters Thursday as the US and key allies backed a challenge from his leading rival who declared himself “acting president”. Padrino Lopez said the military would show “backing for the sovereignty” of Venezuela. (Photo by Luis Robayo/AFP Photo)
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