US recognises Venezuela opposition leader Guaido as 'interim president'

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Press Trust of India Washington
Last Updated : Jan 24 2019 | 12:50 AM IST

The US on Wednesday recognised Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as the country's interim president.

Describing hard-left President Nicolas Maduro as "illegitimate", US President Donald Trump said the National Assembly, headed by Guaido, is "the only legitimate branch of government duly elected by the Venezuelan people."

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First Published: Jan 24 2019 | 12:50 AM IST

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