President Donald Trump has warned US citizens against travelling to Venezuela amid the political crisis there over control of the government, as the United States and other nations have recognised Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's rival Juan Guiado.
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"Maduro willing to negotiate with opposition in Venezuela following US sanctions and the cutting off of oil revenues. Guaido is being targeted by Venezuelan Supreme Court. Massive protest expected today. Americans should not travel to Venezuela until further notice," Trump wrote on Twitter.
Earlier Maduro accused Trump of ordering neighbouring Colombia's government to kill him.
"Donald Trump has without doubt given an order to kill me and has told the government of Colombia and the Colombian mafia to kill me," Maduro told Russia's RIA agency in an interview.
Though the Venezuelan was reprising an old allegation that critics scoff at as a smokescreen, there was speculation of military plans after Trump adviser John Bolton appeared on Monday with a pad showing the words "5,000 troops to Colombia."
"If something happens to me one day, Donald Trump and Colombian President Ivan Duque will bear responsibility," Maduro said of his right-wing foes.
Australian Associated Press
