The US announced that it would do everything possible to overthrow President Maduro.

Earlier, President Donald Trump signed an executive order freezing Venezuelan government assets in US jurisdiction, adding the country's Central Bank and Venezuela's state oil company PDVSA to the list.

"As the Trump administration has made clear, all options are on the table. The United States will use all appropriate tools to end Maduro's rule in Venezuela, support the Venezuelan people's access to humanitarian assistance, and ensure a democratic transition to government in Venezuela," the statement said.

The US declared that it would use all means to overthrow Mr. Maduro.

New sanctions

The United States may impose sanctions against foreigners who support the Venezuelan government, President Nicolas Maduro said, according to John Bolton, the US president's national security adviser. According to him, by imposing new sanctions against Venezuela, the United States is sending a signal to "third parties who want to do business with the Maduro regime."

Venezuela's Foreign Ministry called Trump's decree an act of economic terrorism against the Venezuelan people.

"Washington has issued a decree formalizing the criminal blockade that surrounds our economy, finance and trade," Venezuela's foreign affairs agency said.

In Venezuela, on January 21, massive protests began against the incumbent president, Nicolas Maduro. On January 23, National Assembly President Juan Guaido declared himself interim head of state for the duration of this government. The United States and several other countries have declared their recognition of Guaido. Russia supports Maduro as the legitimate president of Venezuela.

Britain, Germany, France and Spain have announced their intention to recognize Guaido as the country's interim president if new elections are not announced in Venezuela within eight days. So far, in addition to the United States, Brazil, Canada, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Georgia, Albania and several other countries have also recognized Mr. Guaido as head of state.