Mr López sought refuge there on Tuesday after appearing with opposition leader Juan Guaidó to call for a rebellion to oust President Nicolás Maduro.

Speaking to reporters, he said more "military movements" were on the way.

A defiant Mr Maduro has said "any coup plotter" would be defeated. Four people have died in clashes since Tuesday.

Both President Maduro and Mr Guaidó claim they have the support of the armed forces and have been staging rival rallies in the capital.

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