Palestine condemns Venezuela ‘coup attempt’

<p>RAMALLAH, Palestine (AA) – The Palestinian Foreign Ministry on Thursday condemned what has been described as a “coup attempt” against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.</p> <p><br></p> <p>In a statement, the ministry voiced its concern over recent events in the troubled South American country, going on to decry what it described as “interference by certain countries in Venezuela’s internal affairs”. </p> <p><br></p> <p>“Certain parties have intervened directly by supporting a coup attempt against democratically elected President Nicolas Maduro,” the statement read.</p> <p><br></p> <p>The ministry also expressed its solidarity with Venezuela's “legitimate aspirations for greater stability, unity and prosperity through comprehensive and peaceful national dialogue”.</p> <p><br></p> <p>It went on to praise Venezuela “and its legitimate president” for their “past support for the Palestinian people and cause”.</p> <p><br></p> <p>On Wednesday, Juan Guaido, leader of Venezuela’s opposition-led National Assembly, declared himself acting president.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Since then, several countries — including the U.S., Canada, Brazil and Columbia — have declared their support for Guaido.</p>