DISINFO: Trump ordered Colombian mafia to assassinate Nicolas Maduro
DISINFORMATION CASE DETAILS
  • Outlet: RT English ( archived) *
  • Date of publication: January 31, 2019
  • Outlet language(s): English
  • Countries / regions discussed: Venezuela, US

DISINFO: Trump ordered Colombian mafia to assassinate Nicolas Maduro

SUMMARY

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has claimed that Donald Trump ordered the Colombian government and mafia to assassinate him.

RESPONSE

No evidence given. Washington and Bogota have repeatedly denied accusations of plots to kill Maduro. See here for different disinformation narratives on Venezuela.

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