2019 Venezuela coup attempt

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2019 Venezuelan Coup d'état attempt
Part of the 2019 Venezuelan presidential crisis and the crisis in Venezuela
Guaidó speaking at the 2019 Venezuelan coup attempt
Juan Guaidó speaks to supporters of the coup
Date 30 April 2019
Location Venezuela
Result Attempt unsuccessful
Belligerents
Maduro loyalists and Colectivos (Russian Backing) Guaidó loyalists (American Backing)


Commanders and leaders
Nicolás Maduro Juan Guaidó
Units involved
Venezuelan National Militia Defectors
Casualties and losses
5 officials wounded 4 killed, 230 wounded, 205 arrested


Beginning on 30 April 2019, self-proclaimed President of Venezuela, Juan Guaidó, with the support of defectors from the Venezuelan Armed Forces launched a Coup d'état (Code-named 'Operation Liberty' by Guaidó) against Socialist President Nicolás Maduro.


Timeline of Events

Uprising Begins

At about 6:25 am April 30 Guaidó posted a video online that called for a military-backed revolt against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. [1]

Battle of Caracas

For more information, see Battle of Caracas

Guaidós forces arrived at La Carlota Air Force Base at about 6:50 am, where they were fired upon with tear gas, appearing to to have been fired by Maduro loyalists inside the air base[2]. Maduro Forces also appear to have run over several civilians during the riot[3]. At around 1:50 pm, Far-Left Marxist militias know as 'Colectivos' fired upon the rebels [4]. Shortly after, violent clashes between the Rebels, Marxist Militias and the Government spread through out the city[5]


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