April 30, 2019 (2019-04-30) (Tuesday)
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- 2019 Venezuela uprising, 2019 Venezuelan presidential crisis
- Juan Guaidó, accompanied by members of the Venezuelan armed forces, speaks in front of La Carlota Air Base in Caracas, stating that Leopoldo López, a political prisoner since 2014, is freed by defecting soldiers who have renounced their loyalty to Nicolás Maduro, prompting people to take to the streets. (The Guardian) (CNN) (CBS News)
- An armored car runs over supporters of Guaidó, escalating violence. At least 71 injured people, including two with gunshot wounds, were taken to Salud Chacao Medical Center in Caracas, according to the president of the center. (New York Daily News) (Associated Press) (Reuters) (CNN)
- The European Union calls for "free and fair" elections in Venezuela to end the standoff. (USA Today)
- Lopez and his family later seek refuge in Chile's diplomatic residence. (La Patilla) (Reuters)
- Reuters reports that an uneasy peace returned by the afternoon. There do not appear to be any immediate attempts by the opposition to take power through force, and there are no reports of defections from the armed forces leadership. (Reuters)