Venezuelan leader says Colombia plotting his assassination

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Monday accused Colombia's government of giving its consent to a plan to assassinate him as both countries try to rally regional support in a border dispute exacerbating tensions between the two neighbors.  Maduro said during a visit to Vietnam that the conspiracy has the consent of Colombia's government. Maduro, who frequently accuses Colombia of trying to topple his government, didn't present any details or evidence to back the claim but said he would soon. Officials in Bogota didn't immediately respond. More…