Venezuelan opposition leader and President of the National Assembly Juan Guaido has called on his supporters to continue anti-government demonstrations against embattled President Nicolas Maduro.
Guaido tried to spark a military uprising on April 30 with a video he posted to social media, calling for citizens to rise up against Maduro's government. He appeared alongside several members of the military in the video, which he said was filmed in an airbase in the capital of Caracas. Afterward, there were confrontations near the base between Guaido's military supporters and Maduro regime loyalists.
Guaido acknowledged afterward that the protests did not have the support of enough military defectors to declare a victory.
![Anti-government demonstrators gather in Caracas on Sunday, May 5.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/190506103220-01-venezuela-0505.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
Anti-government demonstrators gather in Caracas on Sunday, May 5.
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![Opposition leader Juan Guaido gives a speech to opposition leaders and workers for the Venezuelan state-owned oil and natural gas company PDVSA on Friday, May 3.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/190506103014-01-venezuela-0503.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
Opposition leader Juan Guaido gives a speech to opposition leaders and workers for the Venezuelan state-owned oil and natural gas company PDVSA on Friday, May 3.
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![In this handout photo, released by the Miraflores Press Office, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, center, is accompanied by military officers as he arrives for a meeting with troops at Caracas' Fort Tiuna on Thursday, May 2.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/190503134117-03-venezuela-0502-maduro.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
In this handout photo, released by the Miraflores Press Office, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, center, is accompanied by military officers as he arrives for a meeting with troops at Caracas' Fort Tiuna on Thursday, May 2.
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![Opposition activist Leopoldo Lopez <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2019/05/03/americas/venezuela-lopez-opposition-intl/index.html" target="_blank">speaks to the media</a> at the gate of the Spanish ambassador's residence in Caracas on May 2. Lopez is meant to be on house arrest, but he said on Twitter that he was released by the military. He and his family have been received as guests by Spanish Ambassador Jesús Silva Fernández following his release.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/190503093812-01-leopoldo-lopez-0502.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
Opposition activist Leopoldo Lopez speaks to the media at the gate of the Spanish ambassador's residence in Caracas on May 2. Lopez is meant to be on house arrest, but he said on Twitter that he was released by the military. He and his family have been received as guests by Spanish Ambassador Jesús Silva Fernández following his release.
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![Journalists carry reporter Gregory Jaimes, who was injured Wednesday, May 1, while covering clashes between security forces and anti-government protesters in Caracas.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/190503133925-01-venezuela-0501.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
Journalists carry reporter Gregory Jaimes, who was injured Wednesday, May 1, while covering clashes between security forces and anti-government protesters in Caracas.
Ariana Cubillos/AP
![Anti-government protesters clash with security forces during the May Day protests in Caracas.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/190501172643-07-venezuela-crisis-0501.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
Anti-government protesters clash with security forces during the May Day protests in Caracas.
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![Anti-government protesters clash with security forces on May 1.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/190502034008-0501-venezuela-04.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
Anti-government protesters clash with security forces on May 1.
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![National Police forces detain anti-government protesters near the La Carlota airbase during clashes in Caracas on May 1.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/190502034005-0501-venezuela-02.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
National Police forces detain anti-government protesters near the La Carlota airbase during clashes in Caracas on May 1.
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![Guaido, who has been recognized by many countries as Venezuela's interim president, speaks during a rally in Caracas on May 1.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/190502034120-0501-venezuela-07.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
Guaido, who has been recognized by many countries as Venezuela's interim president, speaks during a rally in Caracas on May 1.
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![Members of Venezuela's National Guard clash with protesters on May 1.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/190501172717-08-venezuela-crisis-0501.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
Members of Venezuela's National Guard clash with protesters on May 1.
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![Anti-government protesters prepare to clash with security forces in Caracas.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/190502034007-0501-venezuela-03.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
Anti-government protesters prepare to clash with security forces in Caracas.
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![A Maduro supporter displays a poster of him during a rally on May 1.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/190501170237-05-venezuela-0501.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
A Maduro supporter displays a poster of him during a rally on May 1.
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![An anti-government protester is assisted during clashes with security forces on May 1.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/190501172628-10-venezuela-crisis-0501.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
An anti-government protester is assisted during clashes with security forces on May 1.
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![Members of Venezuela's National Militia attend a pro-government rally in Caracas on May 1.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/190501170107-04-venezuela-0501.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
Members of Venezuela's National Militia attend a pro-government rally in Caracas on May 1.
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![Members of the military who support Guaido fire into the air to repel forces loyal to Maduro on Tuesday, April 30. The Maduro forces were trying to disperse a demonstration near the La Carlota base.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/190430112551-15-venezuela-crisis-0430.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
Members of the military who support Guaido fire into the air to repel forces loyal to Maduro on Tuesday, April 30. The Maduro forces were trying to disperse a demonstration near the La Carlota base.
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![An opposition demonstrator is struck by a Venezuelan National Guard vehicle on a street near the La Carlota airbase on April 30.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/190430174202-venezuela-demonstrator-hit-no-use-as-tease.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
An opposition demonstrator is struck by a Venezuelan National Guard vehicle on a street near the La Carlota airbase on April 30.
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![A demonstrator throws a Molotov cocktail at National Guard security forces near the La Carlota airbase on April 30.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/190501033052-0501-venezuela-02.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
A demonstrator throws a Molotov cocktail at National Guard security forces near the La Carlota airbase on April 30.
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![An opposition demonstrator passes by a government bus that was set on fire during clashes on April 30.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/190501033048-0501-venezuela-01.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
An opposition demonstrator passes by a government bus that was set on fire during clashes on April 30.
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![Fireworks launched by Maduro opponents land near National Guard armored vehicles.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/190430191013-29-venezuela-crisis-0430.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
Fireworks launched by Maduro opponents land near National Guard armored vehicles.
Ariana Cubillos/AP
![An anti-government protester walks near a bus that was set on fire by Maduro opponents on April 30.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/190430131035-25-venezuela-crisis-0430.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
An anti-government protester walks near a bus that was set on fire by Maduro opponents on April 30.
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![Maduro, center, gives a live televised address on April 30. "We have been facing various forms of coup d'etat, due to the obsessive efforts of the Venezuelan right, the Colombian oligarchy and the US empire," he said. He accused "imperialist" forces of seeking "to attack and overthrow a legitimate government to enslave Venezuela."](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/190501002707-0430-venezuela-01.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
Maduro, center, gives a live televised address on April 30. "We have been facing various forms of coup d'etat, due to the obsessive efforts of the Venezuelan right, the Colombian oligarchy and the US empire," he said. He accused "imperialist" forces of seeking "to attack and overthrow a legitimate government to enslave Venezuela."
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![Guaido, center, appears before reporters and photographers outside the airbase in Caracas. To his right is opposition activist Leopoldo Lopez, who is essentially his predecessor.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/190430094200-02-venezuela-crisis-0430.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
Guaido, center, appears before reporters and photographers outside the airbase in Caracas. To his right is opposition activist Leopoldo Lopez, who is essentially his predecessor.
Fernando Llano/AP
![Lopez raises his fist to a crowd of supporters in Caracas on April 30. Lopez is meant to be on house arrest, but he said on Twitter that he was released by the military.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/190430115054-20-venezuela-crisis-0430.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
Lopez raises his fist to a crowd of supporters in Caracas on April 30. Lopez is meant to be on house arrest, but he said on Twitter that he was released by the military.
Manaure Quintero/Reuters
![People who oppose Maduro confront troops who were firing tear gas at them outside the La Carlota airbase on April 30.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/190430114114-19-venezuela-crisis-0430.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
People who oppose Maduro confront troops who were firing tear gas at them outside the La Carlota airbase on April 30.
Fernando Llano/AP
![Maduro opponents face off with Maduro loyalists in armored vehicles.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/190501033058-0501-venezuela-05.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
Maduro opponents face off with Maduro loyalists in armored vehicles.
Ariana Cubillos/AP
![Opposition demonstrators help an injured man near the airbase.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/190430130820-23-venezuela-crisis-0430.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
Opposition demonstrators help an injured man near the airbase.
Carlos Garcia Rawlins/Reuters
![A handgun belonging to a soldier is seen on the ground, along with bullets.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/190501002948-0430-venezuela-03.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
A handgun belonging to a soldier is seen on the ground, along with bullets.
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![An opposition demonstrator throws back a tear-gas canister.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/190430111838-13-venezuela-crisis-0430.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
An opposition demonstrator throws back a tear-gas canister.
Ueslei Marcelino/Reuters
![A water cannon in sprayed on Maduro opponents in Caracas on April 30.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/190430190631-27-venezuela-crisisa-0430.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
A water cannon in sprayed on Maduro opponents in Caracas on April 30.
Ariana Cubillos/AP
![Soldiers who oppose Maduro's government take cover on an overpass.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/190430113933-18-venezuela-crisis-0430.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
Soldiers who oppose Maduro's government take cover on an overpass.
Fernando Llano/AP
![Military members loyal to Maduro run under a cloud of tear gas after being repelled with rifle fire from pro-Guaido military members on April 30.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/190430100950-08-venezuela-crisis-0430.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
Military members loyal to Maduro run under a cloud of tear gas after being repelled with rifle fire from pro-Guaido military members on April 30.
Yuri Cortez/AFP/Getty Images
![Opposition demonstrators prepare Molotov cocktails during clashes with soldiers loyal to Maduro.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/190430115737-21-venezuela-crisis-0430.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
Opposition demonstrators prepare Molotov cocktails during clashes with soldiers loyal to Maduro.
Matias Delacroix/AFP/Getty Images
![Soldiers who have joined Guaido's cause take position during clashes with Maduro loyalists in Caracas.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/190430112519-14-venezuela-crisis-0430.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
Soldiers who have joined Guaido's cause take position during clashes with Maduro loyalists in Caracas.
Matias Delacroix/AFP/Getty Images
![A pro-Guaido military member throws a tear-gas canister during a confrontation with guards loyal to Maduro.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/190430102102-05b-venezuela-crisis-0430.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
A pro-Guaido military member throws a tear-gas canister during a confrontation with guards loyal to Maduro.
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![Opposition supporters march near the airbase.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/190430105647-11-venezuela-crisis-0430.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
Opposition supporters march near the airbase.
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![A woman affected by tear gas is aided by fellow opponents of Maduro.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/190430102646-09-venezuela-crisis-0430.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
A woman affected by tear gas is aided by fellow opponents of Maduro.
Ariana Cubillos/AP
![A person opposed to the Maduro government returns a tear-gas canister to the pro-Maduro soldiers who launched it.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/190430102918-10-venezuela-crisis-0430.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
A person opposed to the Maduro government returns a tear-gas canister to the pro-Maduro soldiers who launched it.
Ariana Cubillos/AP
![Military members gesture near the airbase. The blue armbands were worn in solidarity to the opposition.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/190430094409-03-venezuela-crisis-0430.jpg?q=w_1576,c_fill)
Military members gesture near the airbase. The blue armbands were worn in solidarity to the opposition.
Manaure Quintero/Reuters