Venezuela’s Defense Minister Points Fingers at Guyana and Trinidad

Vladimir Padrino López, Venezuela’s Minister of Defense, has issued threatening remarks towards Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago, blaming both nations for facilitating U.S. interest in Venezuelan oil. López has accused both countries of being in cahoots with the U.S. CIA and Exxon Mobil. Amidst the ongoing turmoil, rumors have started to circulate that Venezuela’s current leader, Maduro, is contemplating an exit strategy to Russia, with Jorge Rodriguez poised to assume leadership.