Residents of Caracas describe the dramatic hours they experienced in the early hours of the morning when the loud explosions were heard.

One of the most authoritative shipping magazines in the world, Norway's Tradewinds, reveals that four tankers of Greek shipowners are on the black list of the American authorities for transactions with Venezuela. "These companies are transporting oil that has actually been stolen from the people of Venezuela," US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement.

In a statement on Friday, the Greek Foreign Ministry said the government recognized Juan Guaido as president of Venezuela "in order for him to call for free, fair and democratic presidential elections."