CARACAS: President Nicolas Maduro ordered the expulsion of the top United States (US) diplomat in Venezuela and two other embassy officials on Monday (Tuesday in Manila), accusing them of plotting acts of sabotage with the opposition.

Maduro gave charge d’affaires Kelly Keiderling, who has held the post since 2011, and the two other diplomats 48 hours to leave the country.

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