User:SandyGeorgia/30AprilSources
; Reliable sources use of coup to describe the event now at 2019 Venezuela uprising.
Tabloids, non-reliable sources, opinion, editorials and analyses pieces are separated after the chart.
- The vast majority of sources presented did not refer to it as a "coup".
- Two sources referred to the event as a "coup" in brief coverage (The Daily Beast and The Independent).
- Some sources referred to it as a "coup" on the first day of the event, but switched to calling it an "uprising" after the first day (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, The Daily Telegraph, Haaretz).
- Four sources used both terms, "coup" and "uprising" (Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Global News, National Post, The New Republic).
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! colspan="2" |Sources presented !Coup !No Coup !Switch !Both !Notes |
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| | {{tick}} | | | [https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/venezuelan-opposition-leading-uprising-maduro-winning-us-support/story?id=62726188 Venezuela rocked by clashes as US backs uprising, threatens Cuba] |
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| | {{tick}} | | |[https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/01/venezuela-crisis-latest-updates-190123205835912.html Venezuela in crisis: All the latest updates] |
| style="background:#9400D3;"| Up
| | {{tick}} | | | [https://www.apnews.com/7143cc60448a4647805ff784ce6df95f Venezuelans take to streets as uprising attempt sputters,] no coup; [https://www.apnews.com/1b271ef1f15940f394343dd2027a23e2 The Latest: Guaido calls for more street protests Wednesday,] "rejects characterizations of coup" |
| style="background:#A0522D;"| Both
| Australian Broadcasting Corporation | | | | {{tick}} | [https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-05-02/mass-protests-in-venezuela-after-military-ignores-calls-for-coup/11066678 Venezuelans stage mass protests after military ignores calls to oust President Nicolas Maduro] uses the word "coup" in their own voice only once, but calls it an "uprising" in their key points; using "uprising" without "coup" in other articles.[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-05-01/venezuela-attempted-military-coup-to-topple-socialist-maduro/11060574] |
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|BBC | | {{tick}} | | |[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-48117238 Venezuela crisis: Defiant Maduro claims victory over Guaidó 'coup',] uses the word "coup" in quotes, and attributes the word to Maduro allies Cuba and Bolivia, does not describe the event as a coup [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-48103858 Venezuela's Guaidó accused of coup attempt by government,] does not call it a coup, indicates Maduro allies do |
| style="background:#9400D3;"| Up
| | {{tick}} | | | [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/photo-essays/2019-04-30/venezuela-uprising-2019-photos-of-soldiers-protesters-in-caraca Venezuelan Soldiers Don Blue Armbands in Uprising: Photo Essay] |
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|Canadian Broadcasting Corporation | | | {{tick}} | | Used "coup" on first day,[https://www.cbc.ca/news/thenational/national-today-newsletter-venezuela-african-swine-fever-1.5116630] switched to uprising.[https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/venezuela-maduro-calls-military-unity-1.5119738] |
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|CNN | | {{tick}} | | | [https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/01/americas/venezuela-guaido-maduro-intl/index.html Venezuela's Maduro claims to have defeated 'coup,' as rival Guaido urges more protests,] uses "coup" in quotes to describe Maduro's use, but calls it an uprising [https://www.cnn.com/americas/live-news/juan-guaido-venezuela-operation-freedom-live-updates/index.html Operation Freedom: Uprising in Venezuela begins,] no coup [https://edition.cnn.com/2019/04/30/investing/oil-prices-venezuela-guaido/index.html CNN,] clearly uprising (repeatedly), although they quote someone once using the word "coup" |
| style="background:#0000FF;"| Coup
| {{tick}} | | | | [https://www.thedailybeast.com/venezuela-coup-was-a-russian-plot-behind-the-failed-uprising Was a Russian Plot Behind the Venezuela Coup?] |
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| | | {{tick}} | | [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/05/01/guaidos-failed-coup-may-have-finished-hopes-toppling-maduro/ Telegraph] uses "coup" in May 1 headline, and quotes an "expert" using the word, but in their own voice, uses uprising. |
| style="background:#9400D3;"| Up
| | {{tick}} | | | [https://www.economist.com/the-americas/2019/05/04/a-failed-uprising-against-nicolas-maduro A failed uprising against Nicolás Maduro] |
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| El País | | {{tick}} | | | [https://elpais.com/elpais/2019/05/03/inenglish/1556893245_813398.html El Pais] (Spanish newspaper, English version) |
| style="background:#9400D3;"| Up
| Euronews | | {{tick}} | | |[https://www.euronews.com/2019/04/30/the-moment-is-now-venezuela-s-juan-guaido-calls-for-military-uprising Guaido calls for fresh protests, Maduro remains defiant] |
| style="background:#9400D3;"| Up
| France24 | | {{tick}} | | |[https://www.france24.com/en/20190501-caracas-protests-usa-russia-tension-venezuela New Caracas protests as US and Russia spar over Venezuela,] no coup except Maduro claim [https://www.france24.com/en/20190430-live-venezuela-opposition-leader-guaido-claims-support-soldiers-caracas As it happened: Venezuela's Guiado calls for new protests in anti-Maduro uprising,] uprising, no coup |
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| FOX News | | {{tick}} | | | [https://www.foxnews.com/world/venezuela-guaido-military-uprising-caracas-airbase Venezuela’s Guaido calls for military uprising while flanked by soldiers at Caracas airbase: ‘The moment is now’] |
| style="background:#A0522D;"| Both
| | | | {{tick}} | [https://globalnews.ca/news/5220106/venezuela-military-coup-juan-guaido/ Global News]: "Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó on Tuesday made his strongest call yet to the military to help him oust President Nicolas Maduro, although there was little sign of defection from the armed forces leadership and isolated clashes fizzled out." |
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| | {{tick}} | | | [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/may/01/venezuela-crisis-maduro-claims-victory-over-deranged-us-backed-coup-attempt Venezuela crisis: Maduro claims victory over 'deranged' coup attempt,] only uses the word to coup to state how Maduro describes it, in their own voice, call it an uprising. [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/may/01/venezuela-coup-protests-what-happens-next-guaido-maduro-latest Guaidó's uprising seems to have flatlined. What's next for Venezuela?] calls it an uprising, never uses the word coup. |
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| | | {{tick}} | | [https://www.haaretz.com/world-news/venezuela-crisis-from-a-u-s-backed-operation-to-a-military-coup-what-could-happen-1.7188173 Venezuela Crisis: From a U.S.-backed Operation to a Military Coup, What Could Happen Next?] On May 1, uses a Reuters piece that never uses the word "coup" (except in a historical context), uses the word "uprising" to describe the event, uses "coup" in the headline only. By May 2, using the word "uprising" without "coup", from an Associated Press piece.[https://www.haaretz.com/us-news/u-s-hopes-for-venezuela-change-fizzle-for-3rd-time-this-year-1.7193428] |
| style="background:#0000FF;"| Coup
| {{tick}} | | | | [https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/venezuela-coup-live-updates-crisis-latest-guaido-maduro-president-military-caracas-protest-a8892666.html The Independent] (I can find only this one brief use in all their coverage; they don't seem to be covering Vzla as seriously as other media sources.) |
| style="background:#9400D3;"| Up
| | {{tick}} | | |[https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/05/01/world/now-never-venezuelas-guaido-takes-streets-military-uprising/ Venezuela's Juan Guaido calls for uprising but military loyal to Maduro for now] |
| style="background:#A0522D;"| Both
| | | | {{tick}} | [https://nationalpost.com/news/world/whats-next-for-venezuela-after-days-of-tumult] [https://nationalpost.com/news/world/armed-soldiers-and-venezuelans-are-taking-to-the-streets-after-juan-guaido-called-for-an-uprising] |
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| | {{tick}} | | |[https://www.npr.org/2019/05/01/718893535/amid-violence-in-venezuela-maduro-digs-in Amid Violence In Venezuela, Maduro Digs In And Protests Continue] calls it an uprising. |
| style="background:#A0522D;"| Both
| | | | {{tick}} | [https://newrepublic.com/article/153745/venezuela-coups-risky-dependence-foreign-opinion New Republic] uses “coup” in the title, but not in the article content, where they use uprising. |
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| | {{tick}} | | | [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/01/world/americas/venezuela-uprising-crisis.html What We Know So Far About Juan Guaidó’s Call for an Uprising,] calls it an uprising, points out that Nicolás Maduro calls it a coup [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/30/us/politics/trump-maduro-cuba.html Trump, Seeking to Put Pressure on Maduro, Threatens a Full Embargo on Cuba,] calls it an uprising, points out that Cuba's president, Maduro ally, calls it a coup [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/01/world/americas/venezuela-protests-guaido-maduro.html Rival Protests Grip Venezuela After Guaidó’s Failed Effort to Beckon Military,] calls it an uprising, points out that Maduro Defense Minister, Padrino Lopez calls it a coup [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/30/world/americas/venezuela-coup-guaido-military.html NY Times]: "Venezuela crisis: Guaidó calls for uprising as clashes erupt" |
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| NBC News | | {{tick}} | | | [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/venezuela-s-opposition-leader-juan-guaido-calls-military-uprising-n999966 NBC News]: "Juan Guaidó on Tuesday called for mass anti-government protests and military defections, announcing what he termed the 'final phase' in an operation attempting to remove President Nicolás Maduro from office." |
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| Reuters | | {{tick}} | | |[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-venezuela-politics/thousands-begin-protest-against-venezuelas-maduro-u-s-and-russia-at-odds-idUSKCN1S734M Venezuelan protests peter out as Maduro hangs on; U.S. and Russia squabble,] no coup except that Maduro calls it a coup [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-venezuela-politics-usa-strategy-expla/explainer-venezuela-crisis-puts-trump-policy-to-the-test-idUSKCN1S74SX Explainer: Venezuela crisis puts Trump policy to the test,] no coup, military revolt [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-venezuela-politics-maduro-sebin/venezuelas-maduro-appears-with-defense-minister-after-uprising-idUSKCN1S7315 Reuters,] no coup, only uprising |
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| | {{tick}} | | | [https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2019/04/30/venezuela-officials-say-government-fighting-coup-attempt-amid-uprising/3624820002/ Officials for Venezuelan President Maduro say government fighting 'coup' as opposition calls for uprising] |
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| | {{tick}} | | | [https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-plan-to-oust-venezuelan-leader-fell-apart-11556926683] Uprising, "coup" only when attributed to others |
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| | {{tick}} | | | https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2019/05/01/did-trump-fumble-an-uprising-venezuela/?noredirect=on They use the word "uprising" in their own voice twice. There is a section which uses the word "coup", but only in the context of Maduro claiming it is a coup. The word "coup" is contained within a quote once, and later outside of a quote, however the latter is a paraphrasing: "Maduro denied this in an appearance on State TV late Tuesday, calling the day's events a "failed" coup instigated by the United States." |
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| French language | | {{tick}} | | | The French equivalent to uprising is soulèvement, the following newspapers use this word, "coup" only used in quotes or in reference to historical coups.
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; Opinion pieces that state an editorial position or discussing the naming controversy:
- Washington Post, Editorial Board [https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/dont-call-it-a-coup-venezuelans-have-a-right-to-replace-an-oppressive-toxic-regime/2019/04/30/145770f0-6b69-11e9-a66d-a82d3f3d96d5_story.html?utm_term=.67225887710f Don’t call it a coup. Venezuelans have a right to replace an oppressive, toxic regime.] Therefore, whatever its ultimate outcome or, indeed, its strategic wisdom, Tuesday's uprising is not a "coup attempt," as the Maduro regime, echoed by too many people abroad, calls it. Rather, it is the latest in a series of legitimate and, for the most part, nonviolent efforts by Venezuelans, both civilian and military, to throw off an oppressive, toxic regime so that they can freely elect a legitimate government. Supporters of freedom and democracy should stand in solidarity with Mr. Guaidó and the many thousands of Venezuelans now bravely asserting their rights.
- [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-04-30/a-coup-in-venezuela-that-word-is-best-avoided-in-this-situation Bloomberg:]
- [https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2019-04-30/juan-guaido-s-uprising-in-venezuela-is-not-a-coup Bloomberg]
- DW [https://www.dw.com/en/venezuela-coup-or-uprising-it-depends-on-who-you-support/a-48555362 Venezuela: Coup or uprising? It depends on who you support]
- FAIR [https://fair.org/home/venezuela-its-only-a-coup-if-the-us-government-says-so/].
- New York Times, [https://www.nytimes.com/column/the-interpreter What Makes a Coup Succeed? Confidence, Consensus and a Sense of Inevitability]
- VOX [https://www.vox.com/mischiefs-of-faction/2019/5/1/18524420/venezuela-military-uprising-political-science Venezuela’s uprising shows the potential dangers of a civilian-military alliance]
;Sources that were mentioned in discussion that are tabloid or not reliable for this case:
- [https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/venezuela-coup-armoured-truck-runs-14975177 Mirror] The Daily Mirror is a tabloid; uses both.
- Venezuelanalysis, pro-Maduro, non-independent: calls it an uprising initally, [https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/14451 Venezuela: Military Uprising in Caracas (in Development)] switches to coup [https://venezuelanalysis.com/audio/14467]