TOPSHOT – Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez (C) delivers a press conference in Caracas, along with members of the top military leadership “in support of the constitutional president”, Nicolas Maduro on January 24, 2019. – Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro prepared to rally his military supporters Thursday as the US and key allies backed a challenge from his leading rival who declared himself “acting president.” Padrino Lopez said the military would show “backing for the sovereignty” of Venezuela. (Photo by Luis ROBAYO / AFP)
