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Venezuela: Opposition Leader Juan Guaido declares himself 'Interim-President'
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23.01.2019
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido declared himself "Interim-President of Venezuela" during an opposition rally in Caracas, on Wednesday.
Juan Guaido, who is the leader of the opposition and the head of the National Assembly, declared the inauguration of Nicolas Maduro, on January 10, and swore himself in as Interim President of Venezuela.
"I swear to formerly assume the competencies of the National Executive [government] as the President in charge of Venezuela," announced Guaido, in front of a large crowd of opposition protesters.
US President Donald Trump was among the first world leaders to recognise Guaido as acting president. Other governments including Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia followed suit.
Thousands of supporters of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro rallied in Caracas in protest against the announcement.
Juan Guaido, who is the leader of the opposition and the head of the National Assembly, declared the inauguration of Nicolas Maduro, on January 10, and swore himself in as Interim President of Venezuela.
"I swear to formerly assume the competencies of the National Executive [government] as the President in charge of Venezuela," announced Guaido, in front of a large crowd of opposition protesters.
US President Donald Trump was among the first world leaders to recognise Guaido as acting president. Other governments including Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia followed suit.
Thousands of supporters of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro rallied in Caracas in protest against the announcement.
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