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The U.S. State Department says Venezuela's accusations that it is helping to organise anti-government protests are "baseless and false". On Sunday, Venezuela expelled three US diplomats for allegedly meeting students who have been leading marches. Meanwhile, the mayor of the capital, Caracas, Jorge Rodriguez, said he had not authorised another protest called by the opposition for Tuesday. Venezuela has seen a string of rallies, with three protesters dying in clashes.
Background:
U.S.: Venezuela's anti-government protests claims 'false' [BBC]
Venezuelan security forces raid major opposition base [USA Today]
