In Venezuela, President Nicolás Maduro has accused his opponents of mounting a coup amid violent anti-government protests that left at least three people dead last week. Claiming the United States has sided with the opposition, Maduro ordered the expulsion of three U.S. consular officials.

President Nicolás Maduro: “I have ordered the foreign minister of the republic to declare persona non grata and expel the three consulate functionaries of the embassy of the United States of America in Venezuela, that they go plot in Washington, that they leave Venezuela alone.”

Maduro accused the U.S. officials of meeting with students in a bid to stir up unrest. The White House has denied any involvement in the protests. Opposition hardliner Leopoldo López has vowed to turn himself in after holding a final rally today. The government issued an arrest warrant for López last week, accusing him of inciting violence. Maduro has also called on his supporters to rally today.