Maduro has proven resilient and still commands the critical loyalty of top military officers.

a tactic that has sometimes been countered by Maduro loyalists with flag-waving rallies of their own.oil sanctions designed to put more pressure on Maduro take their toll.

The United States and some 50 other countries have recognized Guaid as the legitimate leader of Venezuela.We hope there wont be any escalation and that parliamentary immunity is respected.head of the Caracas-based polling firm Datanalisis.

Violent clashes over aid prompts protests in Venezuela 02:01 Guaid.while thousands of Venezuelans heeded Guaids call for protests coinciding with his return.

jailing or driving into exile top opposition leaders.

seems intent on probing Maduros socialist government for vulnerabilities.social programs and public works construction.

But business groups say those have little impact on operating conditions.according to a separate report issued by the finance ministry.

Military reforms are nearly complete.5 percent rise in military spending as it convened an annual legislative session on Tuesday thats overshadowed by a tariff war with Washington.