U.S. has no timeline for change in Venezuela government, official says


  • World
  • Monday, 15 Apr 2019

FILE PHOTO: Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro speaks during a ceremony to mark the 17th anniversary of the return to power of Venezuela's late President Hugo Chavez after a coup attempt and the National Militia Day in Caracas, Venezuela April 13, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins

BOGOTA (Reuters) - The United States has no timeline for a change in government in Venezuela, a U.S. top official said, but is certain embattled President Nicolas Maduro will not remain in power.

Washington has imposed a raft of sanctions against Maduro's government in an attempt to pressure him out of power and allow opposition leader Juan Guaido to take control.

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