Mike Pompeo condemned the violence in Venezuela and promised to "move on to action"

The US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, condemned this Saturday the violence of the "thugs" of the dictator of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduroand promised to "move to action" to support democracy in the country after the death of two people in the riots provoked by the demand for humanitarian aid in the country.

"United States condemns attacks by Maduro thugs on civilians in Venezuelawrote Pompeo on Twitter.

A few minutes later, he added: "The United States will take action against the opponents of the peaceful re-establishment of democracy in Venezuela, the time has come to act to meet the needs of the desperately Venezuelan people."

"We denounce Maduro's refusal to allow humanitarian aid to reach Venezuela", continued Pompeo, referring to the border troubles with Venezuela and Brazil, where the army prevented the pbadage of trucks of food and medicine.

In addition, a ship from Puerto Rico that was heading to Venezuela Saturday with 300 tons of humanitarian aid had to retreat due to threats from Venezuelan naval gunfire, the Puerto Rican governor said. Ricardo Rosselló.

(File: Friday 22 February – Telemundo News)

A 14-year-old miner and an adult died as a result of a bullet at the border with Brazil, according to Criminal Forum, an NGO critical of the government. Two trucks loaded with humanitarian aid were also set on fire.

"What kind of sick tyrant prevents food from reaching its hungry people?" The pictures of trucks filled with burning help are disgusting, "tweeted Pompeo.