CARACAS, VENEZUELA
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Opposition leader and selfproclaimed “acting president” of Venezuela Juan Guaidó stands with his family and addresses the press outside his home on January 31. That declaration by the 35-year-old leader of the National Assembly set off international controversy and was a direct challenge to President Nicolás Maduro, whose landslide re-election last year was widely seen as rigged. Thousands of supporters took to the streets to cheer Guaidó. At least 27 countries, including the U.S., have recognized Guaidó’s government. Concerned about setting a precedent for coups, though, EU ministers are backing him only until a new election can be held.