Nicolas Maduro calls for dialogue with the United States . Venezuela 's government says many people have been killed in the violence . The United States and Venezuela have not had resident ambassadors since 2010 , although they have maintained diplomatic missions and active embassies . The western city of Tachira is a flashpoint of the violence . The US is considering sending more troops to Venezuela .
Nicolas Maduro calls for dialogue with the United States . Venezuela 's government says many people have been killed in the violence . The western city of Tachira is a flashpoint of the violence . The US is considering sending more troops to Venezuela .