Venezuela’s top diplomat said Thursday his government was seeking to avoid a Syria-style civil war during a visit to long-time ally Damascus. Caracas has been hit hard by a political feud between President Nicolas Maduro, viewed by the United States as illegitimate, and opposition leader Juan Guaido, recognised by Washington and its allies as interim president. Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza accused the US of fuelling the conflict, but said his government would rely on diplomacy to avoid a full-blown war.
