The Australian Government has recognised Venezuela's Opposition Leader, Juan Guaido, as the country's legitimate leader. The struggle for control in Venezuela turned to the military, as supporters of Mr Guaido handed leaflets to soldiers detailing a proposed amnesty law that would protect them for helping overthrow Mr Maduro. It erupted when Mr Guaido declared before masses of supporters last week …
The United States has urged all nations to support Venezuela's Opposition Leader Juan Guaido, while Russia has accused the Trump administration of attempting "to engineer a coup d'etat" against President Nicolas Maduro as the world's divisions over the political crisis deepen. Key points: Two men are currently claiming the mantle of Venezuelan president amid a political crisis Major European powers …