US preparing 'actions' against Venezuela

The United States is preparing a "series of actions" in the coming days to increase pressure on the Venezuelan government, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has told Fox News.

"You'll see in the coming days a series of actions that continue to increase the pressure level against the Venezuelan leadership folks, who are working directly against the best interest of the Venezuelan people," Pompeo said.

"We're determined to ensure that the Venezuelan people get their say."

He did not give further details on the nature of the planned actions.