Military Attache In Washington Defects 

The top military representative of Venezuela in Washington has defected as President Nicolas Maduro continues to assert his control over the military, reports the Wall Street Journal. 

On Saturday, Col. Jose Luis Silva called on other military officers to recognize Jose Guaido as the country's interim leader. 

Appearing in full military uniform, Col. Silva called on troops not to obey orders to attack protesters. 

Following the comments, the Venezuelan Defense Ministry called Col....