https://www.nationalreview.com/news/mike-pompeo-blasts-jeremy-corbyn-for-standing-by-nicolas-maduro/
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday expressed outrage at British Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn’s support of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro’s regime.
“It is disgusting to see leaders, in not only the United Kingdom, but the United States as well, who continue to support the murderous dictator Maduro,” Pompeo said at a joint press conference with U.K. foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt in London. “It is not in either of our country’s best interests for those leaders to continue to advocate on their behalf.”
The U.S. has levied heavy sanctions against Maduro’s regime and recognizes National Assembly president Juan Guaidó as Venezuela’s rightful president. The country has been in upheaval since Guaidó and other opposition leaders encouraged crowds of citizens to take to the streets of Caracas, the capital, in an effort to oust Maduro that fizzled out last week as most of the military remained loyal to the government. Meanwhile, Venezuela has continued to face a mushrooming humanitarian crisis as its economy collapses, with food scarce and crime rampant.
Nevertheless, Corbyn hardened his stance against “outside interference” in the conflict after Pompeo’s comments Wednesday.