Venezuela opposition figure, facing arrest warrant, says he met with generals

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Venezuela opposition figure, facing arrest warrant, says he met with generals
Mayela Armas, Corina Pons

CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan opposition politician Leopoldo Lopez, evading arrest in a Spanish diplomatic residence, on Thursday disclosed he met with senior military officials before a failed uprising against President Nicolas Maduro this week.

Suggesting coordination continues with armed forces figures in the campaign to oust Maduro, Lopez said more “military movements” were on the way.

But Maduro sought to show that the military remains on his side by appearing early on Thursday on state television with his defense minister and military operations chief.

Read more at: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-venezuela-politics/venezuela-opposition-figure-facing-arrest-warrant-says-he-met-with-generals-idUSKCN1S81JE

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