Iran Press/America: Venezuelan ambassador to Moscow also denied rumors about a coup in Venezuela.
Meanwhile, a man identifying himself as a Venezuelan National Guard sergeant at a Caracas outpost called for the removal of President Nicolas Maduro, in a social media video circulating on Monday, Reuters reported.
The video did not show significant movement of troops or military vehicles. Social media photos showed the presence of security forces in the area of the National Guard outpost.
The Venezuelan Information Ministry did not immediately reply to a request for comment.
On January 10, the socialist successor to Hugo Chavez won for the second time in the Venezuelan presidential election last May.
Nicolas Maduro was sworn in by Venezuela's supreme court, cheered on by officials and flag-waving children.
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In his speech, Maduro castigated the European Union and accused Washington of waging an imperialist 'world war' against his nation, as he shrugged off criticism from Washington to begin his second term in office.
He also emphasized the legitimacy of his government and urged other Latin American countries to acknowledge his second term in office.
US National Security Adviser John Bolton said that the US will not recognize the 'illegitimate' inauguration.
Previously, US President Donald Trump had imposed economic sanctions on Maduro and members of his cabinet.
Maduro says that a US directed “economic war” is trying to force him from power.105 / 211
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