President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela, the formerly prosperous nation now plunged into crisis, and the opposition leader Juan Guaidó are vying for backing at home and abroad to support their claims.
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European Countries Recognize Guaidó as Venezuela’s Leader, Joining U.S.
Germany, France, Britain and Spain are among the latest to throw their support to Mr. Guaidó, calling President Nicolás Maduro’s leadership illegitimate.
Guaidó Steers Venezuela to a Perilous Crossroads
The young lawmaker Juan Guaidó, in perpetual motion as he fields calls from world leaders and visits ordinary Venezuelans, sees a clear, if daunting, path to ousting Nicolás Maduro.
Venezuelans Opposed to Maduro Pour Into Streets for Day of Protests
Opposition leaders hope to capitalize on international pressure against the authoritarian rule of Venezuela’s president.
Venezuela’s Dueling Diplomats Lobby Nations to Pick Sides in Conflict
The opposition leader Juan Guaidó, who claims the title of interim president, has appointed ambassadors to win support from the Trump administration and other nations in ousting Nicolás Maduro.
Venezuela Voices: ‘We Are Starving Here’
Venezuela is on the brink with food shortages, unprecedented migration and record inflation. But what do the people of Venezuela think ahead of planned protests on Saturday?
The Interpreter: There’s a Deeper Conflict Behind Venezuela’s ‘Legitimacy’ Dispute
The legitimacy of Venezuela’s leadership is at the heart of a domestic crisis and a raging international debate. But how the crisis is resolved may hinge on other factors.
Juan Guaidó Says Venezuelan Opposition Had Secret Talks With Military
Mr. Guaidó, the Venezuelan opposition leader, said in an opinion article that the support of key parts of the armed forces was critical to starting the transition away from the rule of Nicolás Maduro.
Facing an Uncertain Future, Maduro Turns to Special Police Force to Crush Dissent
Facing the biggest challenge yet to his rule, President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela has called on a special police force to serve as enforcers where he once relied on the military.
For the Kremlin, Venezuela Is Not the Next Syria
It is too far away and intervention would be too costly. Moscow will probably content itself with hurling insults at the U.S. from the sidelines.