Venezuela's Failed Uprising: How a Deal to Oust Maduro Unraveled

The overthrow that sputtered began when opposition lawmaker Juan Guaido tried to spark an uprising in Caracas on Tuesday, standing not only with masked soldiers who had defected but Lopez, his mentor and a cult figure in some circles. To many watching, it seemed the opposition plan to replace President Nicolas Maduro was finally moving swiftly forward. It was a surprise to some in the Maduro regime who had, after talks with the opposition, agreed to take part in a handover of power.

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