The US bet Guaido could transform Venezuela. It hasn’t happened
At a time when the administration is already facing crises at home and abroad, Nicolas Maduro’s actions suggest that the gamble the US took on Juan Guaidó is looking increasingly like a failure.
Caracas | A charismatic, 35-year-old politician steps out before a crowd of thousands in Venezuela and claims the presidency in the biggest challenge to date to the country’s autocratic leader.
Within minutes, the United States – followed by dozens of countries – throws its support behind the challenger, Juan Guaido, backed by crippling sanctions designed to weaken the current government and reinforce his hand.
