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| Venezuela arrests over 'uprising attempt' | Venezuela arrests over 'uprising attempt' |
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| A leading member of the Venezuelan government says arrests have been made after soldiers apparently tried to launch an uprising against President Maduro. | A leading member of the Venezuelan government says arrests have been made after soldiers apparently tried to launch an uprising against President Maduro. |
| The ruling Socialist Party's deputy leader, Diosdado Cabello, called it a "terrorist attack" on Twitter. | The ruling Socialist Party's deputy leader, Diosdado Cabello, called it a "terrorist attack" on Twitter. |
| It happened in Valencia in Carabobo state in the country's north-west. | It happened in Valencia in Carabobo state in the country's north-west. |
| A video circulated on social media of a uniformed group calling themselves the 41st Brigade. | |
| "This is not a coup but a military and civil action to re-establish constitutional order," said the leader, who said his name was Juan Caguaripano and referenced "Operation David". | |
| Mr Cabello said full control had been restored at the Fuerte Paramacay military barracks. | |
| Earlier, gunfire was reported on social media. Others said they heard the sound of loud patriotic singing at the military base. |