The United States dismissed an accusation from Venezuela's
president that Vice President Joe Biden conspired to overthrow him as
"patently false," arguing Monday that President Nicolas Maduro was
merely trying to distract the world's attention from his government's abuses of
basic rights. The exchange of barbs undermined hopes that the U.S. and
Venezuela could pursue improved ties following a rapid deterioration of
relations last year. Just one month ago, Maduro and Biden shook hands in Brazil
in an impromptu meeting in which both leaders expressed an interest in warmer
relations. More…
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
White House: 'Patently false' that Biden conspired against Venezuela
The United States dismissed an accusation from Venezuela's
president that Vice President Joe Biden conspired to overthrow him as
"patently false," arguing Monday that President Nicolas Maduro was
merely trying to distract the world's attention from his government's abuses of
basic rights. The exchange of barbs undermined hopes that the U.S. and
Venezuela could pursue improved ties following a rapid deterioration of
relations last year. Just one month ago, Maduro and Biden shook hands in Brazil
in an impromptu meeting in which both leaders expressed an interest in warmer
relations. More…
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