maduro has rejected an ultimatum from europe to hold fresh elections within eight days both men are now locked in a fierce contest for the support of venezuela s military. target practice under the eyes of president nicolas maduro it took place at fort paramount where in two thousand and seventeen a group of soldiers rose up against the government this time it was about showing loyalty. are you planning a coup. or are you constitutionalists. traitors never always loyal. to their. murderous sees the hand of western governments behind opposition protests he says they re trying to overthrow you know as the military is key to staying in power the opposition leader was trying to convince the military to join his side following