Venezuela: An unexpected turn of events
At a Glance
07-02-2019
The election of Juan Guaidó as president of the National Assembly and his subsequent self-proclamation as interim President of Venezuela has brought an unexpected turn to political events in the country and revived hopes for change both at home and abroad. Not only has Guaidó rallied massive popular support among Venezuelans, he has also obtained official recognition from the USA and most countries in the region. The European Parliament and 19 EU Member States have also recognised Guaidó as the legitimate interim President.
At a Glance
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- America
- common foreign and security policy
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- diplomatic relations
- economic geography
- European construction
- EUROPEAN UNION
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- head of State
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- international sanctions
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- repression
- the EU's international role
- Venezuela