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FILE - In this April 13, 2019 file photo, Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, speaks flanked by Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez, right, and Gen. Ivan Hernandez, second from right, head of both the presidential guard and military counterintelligence in Caracas, Venezuela. The Associated Press has learned that at least twice since 2016, the U.S. government missed chances to cultivate relations with regime insiders, including Padrino and Hernández, who National Security Adviser John Bolton said backed out of a plan to topple Maduro. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos, File)

AP Exclusive: US missed chance to woo Venezuela generals

By JOSHUA GOODMAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2014 file photo, Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, left, speaks with his Defense Minister Gen. Vladimir Padrino, during the new military chief's swearing-in ceremony at the Fort Tiuna military base in Caracas, Venezuela. Maduro on Monday, July 11, 2016 said he was creating a new government initiative to boost production and guarantee the smooth distribution of food supplies. He says that what is called the Great Mission of Sovereign Supplying will be headed Padrino, who will coordinate the work of every ministry. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos, File)

Analysis: Venezuelan military had big role in economic woes

By JORGE RUEDA and JOSHUA GOODMAN - Associated Press