 in Caracas Reuters In pictures: The crisis in Venezuela Opposition supporters clash with riot police during a protest against Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro's government in Caracas, Venezuela Reuters In pictures: The crisis in Venezuela Opposition supporters protest against Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro's government during a rally in Caracas Reuters In pictures: The crisis in Venezuela Venezuela's Supreme Court abandoned measures to seize power from the opposition-controlled legislature after the moves drew international condemnation and raised pressure on President Nicolas Maduro. The president of Venezuela's National Assembly Julio Borges dismissed the court's gesture and told reporters that nothing had changed and the coup continued Getty Images In pictures: The crisis in Venezuela Venezuelans living in Peru and other protesters take part in a rally against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government, outside the Venezuela embassy in Lima, Peru Reuters In pictures: The crisis in Venezuela Venezuelans living in Peru and other protesters take part in a rally against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government, outside the Venezuela embassy in Lima, Peru Reuters

Indeed, the new, 545-member assembly voted to fire Ms Ortega on its first day of operation, accusing her of being a “traitor”. Since then, she has fled the country and has toured different countries denouncing the government she once worked with.

Mr Maduro, who was elected in 2013, pushed ahead with the assembly after claiming it was the only way to empower people and bring about peace. More than 120 people died in clashes this summer between protesters seeking to force Mr Maduro to quit and the security forces.

Mr Maduro has faced widespread international criticism and both the US and the EU have imposed fresh sanctions on the country. In turn, he has accused the US of trying to overthrew his government and his supporters have pointed out that some US officials backed a 2002 coup that briefly dislodged Mr Chavex.

Earlier this summer, CIA chief Mike Pompeo suggested the agency was working with other countries in the region - notably Mexico and Colombia - to bring about a change of government. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has said “we have many options for Venezuela, including a possible military option, if necessary.”

Mr Maduro has yet to respond to Ms Ortega’s allegations. This week, U.S. Customs and Border Protection suffered an extraordinary defeat in New Hampshire. A state court found that CBP broke the law by setting up “checkpoints” far from the border to ensnare marijuana users
in Caracas Reuters In pictures: The crisis in Venezuela Opposition supporters clash with riot police during a protest against Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro's politics in Caracas, Venezuela Reuters In word picture: The crisis in Venezuela Opposition supporters protest against Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro's politics during a rally in Caracas Reuters In pictures: The crisis in Venezuela Venezuela's Supreme Court abandon measures to grab might from the opposition - control legislature after the moves drew external condemnation and raised pressure on President Nicolas Maduro. The president of Venezuela's National Assembly Julio Borges displace the court's gesture and tell reporters that nothing had changed and the coup d'etat continued Getty Images In pictures: The crisis in Venezuela Venezuelans living in Peru and early protesters take part in a rally against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government, outside the Venezuela embassy in Lima, Peru Reuters In pictures: The crisis in Venezuela Venezuelans populate in Peru and other protesters take part in a rally against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government, outside the Venezuela embassy in Lima, Peru Reuters 

 Indeed, the newfangled, 545 - member assembly voted to fire Ms Ortega on its first day of operation, accusing her of being a “ traitor ”. Since then, she has fled the country and has toured different countries denouncing the government she once worked with. 

 Mr Maduro, who was elect in 2013, pushed ahead with the assembly after claim it was the alone way to empower citizenry and bring about peace. More than 120 people died in clashes this summer between dissenter seeking to force Mr Maduro to quit and the security forces. 

 Mr Maduro has faced far-flung international criticism and both the US and the EU have imposed fresh sanctions on the country. In turn, he has accused the US of judge to overthrow his government and his supporters have pointed out that some US official backed a 2002 coup that briefly dislodge Mr Chavex. 

 Earlier this summer, CIA chief Mike Pompeo suggested the agency was work with early countries in the region - notably Mexico and Colombia - to bring about a change of government. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has say “ we have many option for Venezuela, including a potential military option, if necessary. ” 

 Mr Maduro has yet to answer to Ms Ortega ’s allegations. This workweek, U.S. Customs and Border Protection suffered an extraordinary defeat in New Hampshire. A state motor hotel found that CBP broke the law by setting up “ checkpoint ” far from the border to ensnare marijuana users
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Indeed, the new, 545-MembeR assembly vOTed to firE Ms OrTega on itS first day OF OperatioN, acCusIng Her OF BeIng a “traitor”. SiNCE theN, sHe has flEd tHe countRy aNd hAs tOurEd Different CountrieS dEnOuNcIng The goVErnment sHe OncE wOrkEd witH.

mr MaduRo, who Was eLeCtED in 2013, Pushed aHEaD WIth tHe AsSembLy aFtEr claIminG It wAs the onLy way to emPowER peoPlE aNd bring About peace. MorE tHan 120 people dIeD in ClasheS THis summeR between protesters seekiNG to forcE Mr madurO to qUit and the SecUrity fOrcES.

Mr MadUro has Faced WiDesPREad inTERnAtiOnAl criticisM ANd bOth thE Us and The EU haVe imposed fresh sancTIonS on the country. in tUrn, hE HAs AccUSeD The uS OF trYINg to overthrew hiS governmenT aND hIs supporteRS haVe Pointed Out that Some Us OfficiaLs backed a 2002 Coup that bRiEfly DISloDged Mr ChavEx.

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 in_Caracas Reuters_In pictures: The crisis_in Venezuela_Opposition_supporters clash_with_riot police during_a protest against_Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro's_government in Caracas,_Venezuela_Reuters In pictures: The crisis in Venezuela Opposition supporters protest against Venezuela's President Nicolas_Maduro's_government during_a_rally_in Caracas Reuters In pictures:_The crisis in Venezuela Venezuela's_Supreme Court_abandoned measures to seize power from the opposition-controlled_legislature_after the moves_drew international condemnation and raised pressure on President Nicolas_Maduro. The president of Venezuela's National_Assembly Julio Borges_dismissed_the_court's gesture and told_reporters that nothing had changed and_the coup continued Getty Images In_pictures: The crisis in Venezuela Venezuelans living_in Peru and other protesters take_part in a rally against_Venezuelan President_Nicolas Maduro's government, outside the_Venezuela embassy in_Lima, Peru_Reuters In pictures:_The crisis in Venezuela Venezuelans living_in Peru and_other protesters take part in a_rally_against Venezuelan President_Nicolas_Maduro's_government, outside_the Venezuela embassy_in_Lima, Peru_Reuters

Indeed,_the new, 545-member assembly voted to_fire_Ms Ortega on its first day of_operation, accusing her of_being_a “traitor”. Since then,_she has fled the country_and has toured different countries denouncing_the government_she once_worked with.

Mr Maduro, who was elected in 2013, pushed ahead with_the assembly after claiming it was_the only way to_empower people_and_bring about peace._More_than 120_people died in clashes this summer between_protesters seeking_to force Mr Maduro to quit_and the security forces.

Mr_Maduro_has faced widespread international criticism and_both the US and the EU_have imposed fresh sanctions on_the_country._In turn, he has accused_the US of trying to overthrew_his government and_his supporters have pointed out that some_US_officials backed a 2002 coup that_briefly_dislodged Mr Chavex.

Earlier this summer, CIA_chief_Mike_Pompeo suggested the agency was_working with other countries in the_region - notably Mexico and Colombia - to bring_about a change_of government. Meanwhile, President Donald_Trump_has_said “we have many options for Venezuela, including a possible_military option,_if necessary.”

Mr Maduro_has yet to respond to Ms Ortega’s allegations. This week,_U.S. Customs and Border Protection suffered an_extraordinary defeat in New Hampshire. A state court found that CBP_broke the law by setting up “checkpoints” far_from the border to ensnare marijuana users