Venezuelan crisishttp: 54 countries have recognized Juan Guado legitimate leader of VenezuelaPhoto from UKRINFORM

The United States would continue to adhere to its policy for the support of the people of the South American country

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Deputy press Secretary, U.S. Department of State Robert Palladino at the briefing said that 54 countries around the world recognize Juan Guado legitimate leader of Venezuela. About it reports UKRINFORM.

“I got the latest figures, there are 54 countries as of now recognize Juan, Guido as interim President,” – said the official representative of US state Department.

He noted that the Guado recognize mostly democratic countries, both from the Western hemisphere and from Europe.

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The official also assured that the U.S. will adhere to its policy for the support of the Venezuelan people, and called on other countries to build their policy towards this country in the same way.

“We will continue to look for ways in which we can support the humanitarian needs of Venezuela on the one hand, and we will continue to ask other countries to do the same,” – said the Deputy speaker of the US state Department.

Palladino noted positively the fact that part of the army of Venezuela and the security services move to the side of the people and recognize Juan, Guido interim President.

“So, we will continue to insist, we will continue to put pressure”, – said the official representative of US State Department.

As previously reported by the Focus:

  • Mass protests began in Venezuela on the night of January 23. The initiator of the protests was the Brazilian leader of the opposition, Juan Guido who appointed himself acting President.
  • The US President Donald trump was the first to recognize the legitimacy of Guido.
  • Acting President Maduro Nicolas in response severed diplomatic relations with the United States.

  • The European Parliament approved a resolution calling to recognize Guido.

  • Russia called Maduro’s legitimate President, and said the attempt of “usurpation of power” by the opposition.
  • 4 February eight European Union countries have recognized the Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guido interim President of the country.
  • During the first clashes on the border of Venezuela and Colombia, one person was killed and several were injured.
  • Days earlier, Venezuela’s military was alerted.
  • The clashes began because of the fact that the military did not miss humanitarian aid in the country.
  • Advisor to the President for national security John Bolton stated that the United States plans to form a coalition with the goal of peaceful regime change in Venezuela.