Caracas: The President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro has urged the Peruvian government to arrest a Venezuelan opponent, whom he accused of being responsible for an assault on military barracks in the south of the country.
“I ask that this terrorist named Vilca Fernandez, who on social media took responsibility for the attack on the Venezuelan military barracks, be captured under international laws,” Nicolas Maduro said in a speech on state radio and television on Monday.
Maduro’s government said on Sunday that an armed “ultra-rightwing” group robbed weapons from a military facility in the state of Amazonas, which borders Brazil, Efe news reported.
He linked the attack to the head of Parliament, Juan Guaido, who has been recognized by more than 50 countries as the President of Venezuela. Maduro also pointed the finger at opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez - currently residing as a guest at the residence of Jesus Silva, the Spanish ambassador in Caracas - and legislator Gilber Caro. A rocket launcher and other weapons were taken in the assault, and the arms would be used by the Colombian government led by Ivan Duque to attack one of their own aircraft, making it appear like an attack by Venezuela. (IANS)