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Maduro Is Unlikely To Be Toppled By His Own Military Despite U.S. Pressure, Report Claims

Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro (Credit: Photo by JUAN BARRETO/AFP via Getty Images)

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro is highly unlikely to be toppled by his own military despite increased pressure from the Trump administration, according to a new report.

The Wall Street Journal claimed that "in some ways, Maduro is more safely ensconced than ever" as a result of purging military members deemed disloyal and exiling opposition leaders."

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