Reactions to the 2014–2017 Venezuelan protests

Five civilians, including an indigenous driver, have died in protests over rising gas prices in Ecuador, France Press reported.

The Council of Ministers of the Republic of Bulgaria has endorsed today a statement expressing the country's support for Juan Guaido as interim president of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, said the government press office. 

Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro on Jan. 27 vowed to find a solution to the political problems in the country with the help of the supreme judicial bodies, saying that he is open to dialogue after an opposition leader declared himself "acting president", and found support from the United States and several European and South American countries.

AFP - US President Donald Trump hinted Wednesday at a military response to Venezuela, vowing to take action against the leftist-ruled country whose economy has gone into a tailspin.

The United States hit Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro with direct sanctions on July 31 over a disputed and deadly weekend vote, calling him a "dictator," while the leader refused to heed what he slammed as "imperial orders."