Juan Guaidó Already not interim president from Venezuelan.
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The same opposition deputies took it upon themselves to eliminate that figure December 30th and they only survive in the parliament elected in 2015, which ends constitutionally in 2020.
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Now, in his role as deputy, he is convinced that eliminating the interim was a mistake, which is also supported to the end by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Juan Guaido, leader of the opposition.
Opposition leader spoke with TIME on the importance of maintaining opposition unity in neighboring countries.
Guaido has declared himself a “responsible president”. Venezuelan in January 2019, in a public square, with recognition from fifty countries.
International support for his proposal, however, is weak.
The United States has been seeking rapprochement with Maduro amid an oil crisis caused by sanctions against Russia for invading Ukraine, and taking into account that Latin American countries, such as Brazil, Colombia and Argentina, have recently turned left. their government. .
What did he say in the interview?
In an interview with this newspaper, Guaido touched on various topics. He assured that he felt “frustrated” after the temporary elimination because the “fight” for democracy continued, but the goal was not achieved, the main thing was to remove Maduro from power.
In the conversation, the opposing side also said it was in talks with the United States, as well as with other countries. Just this afternoon, he had a phone call with Brian Nichols, Undersecretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs.
Guaido added that the United States supports the main process to be carried out by the Venezuelan opposition and, although he did not remain anonymous, he said that when a date is decided, he will announce to the country whether or not to participate. process.
How to continue to unite the opposition?
This is not Juan Guaido’s problem. From January 9 to date, nearly 180 protests have been registered in more than 60 cities in Venezuela. Venezuelan society relies on itself. Unity until now has not been sufficient, necessary but not sufficient.
The interim government used 150 million dollars, how was it used?
With these assets we can focus on complex humanitarian crises, seek international support, set our sights on five million refugees, so that food programs can enter Venezuela. This is the amount invested in Héroes de la Salud, which serves 70,000 families through special bonuses.
When we talk about 120 to 150 million, that is 0.0001 percent of what the Maduro regime has spent in recent years.
How is Juan Guaido’s relationship with the United States?
You just finished calling Assistant Secretary Nichols a few minutes ago. I want to say that I have smooth relations not only with the United States, yesterday I met with the French ambassador, with the British ambassador. I maintain smooth communication with our allies.
What was discussed in the call?
Strengthen US-Venezuela relations, promote democracy in our country, meaning that the region supports primaries, accompanies and strengthens democracy.
ANA RODRIGUEZ BRAZON
TIME CORRESPONDENT
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