Brazil says it recognizes Venezuelan opposition leader as president

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News ID: 33988
Publish Date: 19:16 - 12 January 2019
TEHRAN, Jan 12 - Brazil's government on Saturday issued a statement saying it recognized Venezuela's Congressional leader, who opposes President Nicolas Maduro, as the rightful president of Venezuela.

Brazil says it recognizes Venezuelan opposition leader as presidentTEHRAN, Young Journalists Club (YJC) - Maduro, who started a second term as president this week, has found himself increasingly isolated as countries around the world have called his continued leadership illegitimate.

Juan Guaido, the head of Venezuela's opposition-led Congress, said this week he was prepared to assume the country’s presidency on an interim basis and call elections.

Source: Reuters

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