US, Partners Invoke Inter-American TIAR Treaty to Facilitate Action Against Venezuela - State Dept

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States and its allies in the Western hemisphere have invoked the Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance (TIAR) against Venezuela after the suspension of talks between Caracas and the US-backed opposition leader - and self-proclaimed President - Juan Guaido, the US Department of State said.