Venezuela leader expels US officials amid protests

February 17, 2014 at 4:57p.m.

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — President Nicolas Maduro’s government today gave three U.S. Embassy officials 48 hours to leave the country, accusing the Obama administration of siding with student protesters who Venezuela accuses of inciting violence. The announcement by Foreign Minister Elias Jaua came amid fears that renewed clashes could erupt Tuesday when both pro- and anti-government activists have announced plans for demonstrations in the capital.