Maduro to Obama: Give peace a chance, don’t kill me The Venezuelan president has made startling claims, even as he calls for talks with Washington.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro may need to make up his mind about the United States. The embattled leader has once again accused President Barack Obama’s administration of wanting to bump him off — and in the same breath demanded talks with Washington about “peace and sovereignty.” Speaking before a pro-government crowd in Caracas over the weekend, Maduro alleged the United States is orchestrating the anti-government demonstrations rocking Venezuela that have claimed a reported 29 lives since early February. “President Obama, give peace and respect a chance and let's set the foundation for a…Read more …