Guido’s international coverage brings you the latest from Venezuela. Socialist President Maduro, lauded by Labour MPs as proof “a better way is possible” when he came to power, is embroiled in crisis as thousands of anti-government protesters demand his resignation. In his latest subversion of democracy, Maduro last week issued a warrant for the arrest of the country’s opposition leader, ordering a huge police manhunt and raiding his house and the home of his parents. 100 student protesters were arrested by government forces in Caracas and three people were shot dead, with eyewitness reports blaming government sponsored armed motorcycle gangs. Twitter has confirmed that the Venezuelan government is blocking accounts and images posted of the protests.

BBC News – Nicolas Maduro wins Venezuela presidential election http://t.co/pL9xFrxJD3 #abetterwayispossible

— Diane Abbott MP (@HackneyAbbott) April 15, 2013

Back in Britain, the Labour MPs who shilled for Maduro refuse to condemn him…