US Vice President Mike Pence has met with Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guiado as the Trump administration aims to increase pressure on Nicolas Maduro.
Speaking during a trip to Colombia, Pence announced more sanctions against Venezuelan officials, and urged other countries to freeze the country's oil assets.
Steve Mort reports:
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BBC apologises to Trump over speech edit but rejects defamation claim
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Indian Prime Minister Modi's alliance set to easily win Bihar vote
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