Venezuela government says eight killed in foiled mercenary incursion
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro takes part in a military parade to celebrate the 208th anniversary of Venezuela's declaration of independence in Caracas, Venezuela, July 5, 2019. /Reuters Photo
Venezuela's government said Sunday it foiled an incursion from the sea, killing eight members of a group of alleged mercenaries bent on terrorist acts aimed at overthrowing President Nicolas Maduro.
Interior Minister Nestor Reverol said the group, which he said originated in Colombia, attempted to land with fast boats before dawn in the northern coastal state of La Guaira but were intercepted by the military and special police units.
Interior Minister Nestor Reverol said the group landed early on the coast of La Guaira, about 32km from the capital Caracas. /Reuters Photo
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