Juan Guaido

Juan Guaido is Venezuela's former US-backed opposition leader. He gained prominence in 2019 when he declared himself interim president after Nicolas Maduro was sworn in for a second term, a move supported by the United States. Guaido's claim to the presidency was based on allegations of election irregularities. He is newsworthy now because he has recently denounced Delcy Rodriguez, the acting president of Venezuela following the abduction of Nicolas Maduro, accusing her of being a 'dictator' and cartel leader. With the US and Venezuela exploring re-establishing formal ties, and the US reopening its diplomatic mission in Caracas after seven years, Guaido's perspective as a former opposition leader remains relevant, particularly given his continued criticism of the current Venezuelan leadership.