Daily brief
The Chinese Foreign Ministry expressed support for Nicolas Maduro, who was captured by US forces, while Russia told China that developments in Venezuela and Iran require 'corresponding actions'.
Families of two people killed in US strikes near Venezuela have sued the Trump administration, with separate lawsuits also filed over an attack on a boat off Venezuela.
The US says it is taking the first steps to possibly reopen its embassy in Venezuela.
President Trump praised Venezuela's prisoner releases as NGOs demand full freedom (ongoing coverage).