US, regional powers recognise Maduro opponent as Venezuela leader

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US, regional powers recognise Maduro opponent as Venezuela leader

Major regional players Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Peru and Argentina all gave their backing to Juan Guaido's self-proclamation as Venezuela's acting president/ Major regional players Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Peru and Argentina all gave their backing to Juan Guaido's self-proclamation as Venezuela's acting president (AFP Photo/Federico PARRA)/ Brussels (AFP) - The United States and major South American nations recognised Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as interim leader Wednesday while the EU called for free elections to restore ...

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