Germany, France, Britain and Spain are among the latest to throw their support to Mr. Guaidó, calling President Nicolás Maduro’s leadership illegitimate.
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Teenagers Emerge as a Force in Climate Protests Across Europe
Tens of thousands of students are skipping school to take part in a growing movement.
Use of Force in France’s ‘Yellow Vest’ Protests Fuels Anger
Thousands have been injured, including dozens seriously hurt by rubber projectiles. Critics call the police reaction excessive, but officials say officers have performed well.
In Paris, ‘Red Scarves’ March to Counter Yellow Vest Protests
Thousands of protesters marched in the French capital to condemn the violence of the Yellow Vest movement. Some were wearing the red scarves as a symbol.
Can Macron Talk the Yellow Vests Into Submission? He Will Try
Early indications suggest the French president may be turning a corner after weeks of stunned retreat, even as he tests the patience of his opponents.
Germany and France Renew Their Vows, but Challenges Abound
A ceremony intended to shore up Europe’s core highlighted the daunting challenges the Continent faces, from populism to a wobbly American alliance.
Denied Use of Roundabouts, Can Yellow Vests Stay United, Visible and Viable?
People who felt abandoned found an unlikely sense of community at the traffic circles. Without such a central gathering place, will the movement dissipate or get swept up in extremist politics?
The Interpreter: When Crises Rally a Nation, and When They Don’t
Presidents Trump and Emmanuel Macron are not the first to capitalize on — or manufacture — a crisis to advance their agenda. And they are not the first to stumble.
Yellow Vest Leader Is Arrested in France Amid Crackdown
Eric Drouet’s arrest, his second over his role in the protests, signals that the government is following through on a pledge to get tough.
Artwork Taken From Africa, Returning to a Home Transformed
A pivotal report calls for thousands of artworks to leave French museums and return to West Africa. An artist, a historian and a philosopher debate what should happen — and what these objects could mean to young Africans who have never seen them.