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Opposition leader Juan Guaidó declares himself the President of Venezuela, while incumbent President Nicolás Maduro refuses to recognize this claim. The United States, Canada, and several Latin American nations recognize Guaidó as the legitimate president, while Maduro severs diplomatic ties with the U.S. and orders American diplomats to leave the country. The Venezuelan military remains loyal to Maduro.
Wednesday, 23 January, 2019