Mike Pence backs Venezuelan protesters seeking to oust President Nicolás Maduro

Mike Pence, the US vice-president, has issued a video message offering the country’s ’unwavering support’ to Venezuelans protesting against President Nicolás Maduro.  ‘We stand with you, and we will stay with you until democracy is restored,’ Pence said on the eve of demonstrations expected to take place across the country. Maduro has accused Washington of trying to force a coup Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► Today in Focus podcast ►