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1/ Today is January 23. The day the opposition called upon the people of Venezuela to get back on the streets. January 23 1958 there was a coup d'état which overthrew dictator Marcos Pérez Jiménez. michelspekkers.nl/venezuela-23e/
2/ After the relative restraint of the people in the past year, the demonstrations increased again in recent days. Last night was also restless. According to various reports in San Felix, a statue of Hugo Chavez was set on fire (via @AndrewsAbreu)
3/ Last night @marcorubio had an unplanned meeting in the White House to discuss the situation of Venezuela. michelspekkers.nl/venezuela-23e/
4/ 16-year-old Alixon Pizani was killed last night by a shot in the stomach during a demonstration in Catia michelspekkers.nl/venezuela-23e/ 
5/ Venezuela's opposition takes to streets to seize momentum against Maduro reuters.com/article/us-ven…
6/ The morning has arrived in Venezuela. For a complete picture of what is going to happen today, you also follow @coweddle @PattyLaya @andrewrosati @WellingMichael @STHGibbs @KathyPennacchio
7/ Venezuela's hyperinflation in one tweet 👇
8/ In different countries around the world there are demonstrations today in support of the opposition in Venezuele
9/ Just gave an update on the demonstrations in Venezuela today to the friends of radio @dolfijnFM (Curaçao)
10/ The statue of Hugo Chávez that was set on fire during the night is now hanging from a bridge (Via @CorreodelCaroni)
11/ The demands of @jguaido for today are:
1) the departure of Maduro
2) a transition government
3) new elections
Liveblog: michelspekkers.nl/venezuela-23e/
1) the departure of Maduro
2) a transition government
3) new elections
Liveblog: michelspekkers.nl/venezuela-23e/
12/ not only in the metro of Caracas protesters are on route, from everywhere in the country I see images of people on their way to their starting points.
13/ National Guard represses demonstrators who are concentrated in Madariaga Square in El Paraíso (9:30)
14/ Maracaibo
15/ Apure
16/ San Christobal
17/ Isla Margarita
18/ The tunnels from la Guaira are closed by the police
19/ live
20/ Caracas Spring? Not so fast, Venezuela's armed forces say michelspekkers.nl/venezuela-23e/
21/ Wow. Check Barquisimeto
23/ Just in: Trump expected to recognize Venezuelan opposition leader as nation's president cnn.com/2019/01/23/pol…
24/ Meanwhile @telesurenglish, the state media of Venezuela. 🙃
25/ Chacao - Caracas
26/ Trump administration tells US energy companies it could impose Venezuelan oil sanctions as soon as this week if political situation there deteriorates further - Reuters
27/ In between. I have some bad news about the in Venezuela arrested journalist Billy Six (please share)
28/ live: @jguaido
29/ President of the Venezuelan National Assembly @jguaido just declared himself Interim-President of Venezuela.
30/ Trump says recognizes @jguaido, head of Venezuela's opposition, as country interim President - Reuters | statement
31/ full statement. Trump recognizes @jguaido, head of Venezuela's opposition, as country interim President
32/ Canada too!
34/ Mexico still in support of Maduro
35/ urgent: Im reading that there maybe an arrest warrant ready for Guaido
36/ US warns: All options are on the table if Nicolás Maduro resorts to force
37/ Also Brasil, Colombia, Perú, Ecuador and Costa Rica seem to support @jguaido as interim-president. EU has a meaningless statement diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-fil…
38/ Important read: Juan Guaidó Claims the Presidency: How Will This Play Out? caracaschronicles.com/2019/01/23/its…
39/ Just in: Also Argentina and Chile will support @jguaido
40/ Maduro Live: We will break al diplomatic relations with US, they will get 72 hours to leave telesurenglish.net/#.
41/ If you see the support of all countries, you would think that it is clear that there should be new elections. If you hear Maduro now (live), it can go any way. The last cry of a drowning man clutching straws, or a bloodbath in the making. What are the military going to do.
42/ Meanwhile in Maracay.
43/ Meanwhile in Madrid, in support of Venezuela
45/ Someone changed his Twitter bio
46/ Meanwhile in the EU
47/ Declaration by the Lima group: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay and Peru michelspekkers.nl/venezuela-23e/
48/ Declaration on behalf of the EU on latest developments in Venezuela - The EU strongly calls for the start of an immediate political process leading to free and credible elections, in conformity with the Constitutional order. europa.eu/!mC84Hc
49/ US diplomats stay in Venezuela - CNN
52/ Maria Corina Machado: Today 17 people got killed
53/ I should sleep for a few hours, but will sleep with one eye open. See you when needed
54/ Keep a eye on Petare - Caracas, many reports of large military deployment there
