Ivan Duque's answer on whether or not Colombia will receive US troops for a military intervention in Venezuela

Colombian President Iván Duque reiterated his support for diplomatic pressure on dictator Nicolás Maduro to end the crisis in Venezuela; however, did not rule out receiving US troops for military intervention.

This was stated in an interview with journalist Bricio Segovia for the Voice of America, in which he baderted that he "will appeal to the great diplomatic fence that is the way out of a military intervention".

Duque said that the solution they articulate from the Group of lima and the OAS must continue with the international pressure with which they hope to generate a domino effect with which more members of the armed forces support the leader of the opposition, Juan Guaidó, acting president.

"Excuse me, Mr. President, but you are not answering the question. Is Colombia willing to receive US troops on its territory? Yes or no? There is no nuances this question"insisted Segovia, who asked the question five times.

"I repeat that I faithfully believe in the importance of the diplomatic siege", stating his preference for this route, but refusing to exclude the possibility of receiving American troops.

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, left open the possibility of a military intervention in Venezuela. And a few weeks ago, doubts grew when a journalist was able to see and photograph a note in the notebook of John Bolton, the country's national security advisor, in which he said "5,000 soldiers in Colombia".

Duque enjoys an increase in popularity compared to previous months. A study by the company Invamer published this Sunday indicates that 59.2% of those surveyed in February approved the management of the Colombian government compared to the situation in Venezuela, against 39.3% in November 2018.

In addition, Venezuela's interim president, Juan Guaidó, enjoys a 70% popularity among Colombians, unlike Nicolás Maduro, who has a negative image of 93%..