In reversal, US withdrawing all embassy personnel from Venezuela amid days of blackouts, protests

Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. is withdrawing its remaining diplomatic personnel from the embassy in Venezuela, citing the “deteriorating situation” given days of blackouts, increased water shortages, and the threat of further protests. The decision also comes amid growing concern that American diplomats could become a pawn in the battle with President Nicolas Maduro …

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