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's controversial second-term inauguration, a move supported by the United States and other nations. Guaido's claim to the presidency was based on allegations of electoral fraud and constitutional violations. 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. This denouncement comes amidst ongoing efforts by the US and Venezuela to re-establish diplomatic ties, severed seven years prior, and Venezuela's move to privatize its oil sector. Guaido's continued criticism highlights the ongoing political instability and power struggles within Venezuela, even as diplomatic relations with the US are explored.