Venezuela opposition leader Juan Guaido called Tuesday for three days of protests against President Nicolas Maduro, hours after he was sworn in for another term as National Assembly speaker following a standoff with the armed forces. The United States warned on Tuesday it could ramp up sanctions against Venezuela, and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo congratulated Guaido on his re-election. – Assembly sidelined –Before Sunday’s vote, Guaido said the Maduro government had bribed some opposition deputies to vote against him. As well as two claimants to the presidency and the position of assembly speaker, Venezuela has two legislatures. Image: AFP / CRISTIAN HERNANDEZ Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido (C) sings the national anthem, accompanied by opposition lawmakers and supporters, during a press conference at a theater in Caracas, after a standoff over his position as National Assembly speaker

Source: Egypt Independent January 08, 2020 07:52 UTC