Venezuela Crisis: World Reaction

DW: Venezuela crisis: How the world sees it

Venezuela is in the midst of a political crisis after opposition politician Juan Guaido declared himself president. DW takes a look at how countries in South America and beyond reacted to the move.

Venezuela's opposition leader and president of the National Assembly, Juan Guaido, stunned the world on Wednesday when he declared himself acting president.

The move has split opinion in the international community, with some countries recognizing the 35-year-old as president, several voicing support for President Nicolas Maduro, and others calling for fresh elections.

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Venezuela Crisis: World Reaction

US, regional powers recognise Maduro opponent as Venezuela leader -- Channel News Asia
Kremlin backs Venezuela's Maduro, while West turns up heat -- Reuters

Reaction From Those Who Support Opposition Politician Juan Guaido

UK supports Venezuela's Guaido as National Assembly head: PM May's spokesman -- Reuters
France would back as Venezuela president whoever wins democratic vote: official -- Reuters
Non-yellow-vest protests are good? Macron hails Venezuela coup attempt as ‘restoration of democracy’ -- RT
France's Macron hails bravery of Venezuelans marching for freedom -- Reuters
Canada will host meeting of the Lima Group on Venezuela: source -- Reuters
Brazil, US back Guaido as Venezuela's interim president -- AFP
Argentina to join US, OAS, Brazil in recognising Guaidó as Venezuela's president -- Buenos Aires Times
Germany says national assembly of Venezuela has special role -- Reuters
Vatican calls for end to suffering in Venezuela but takes no sides -- Reuters
U.N. Secretary General calls for dialogue, investigations in Venzuela -- Reuters
EU says Venezuelan protests 'cannot be ignored', calls for Guaido's safety -- Reuters

Reaction From Those Who Support The Current Maduro Regime

China, Russia side with Maduro as US backs Venezuela challenger -- AFP
Russia, Turkey, China denounce US interference in Venezuela -- Al Jazeera
Russia, Turkey and China back Maduro in Venezuela, oppose U.S. claim -- UPI
Russia and key allies vow to stand by Maduro in Venezuela crisis -- The Guardian
Cuba Denounces US Seeks to Impose Colonial Power in Venezuela -- Latina Prensa
Bolivia's Morales reaffirms backing for Venezuela's Maduro -- Reuters
Mexico backs Maduro as Venezuela president amid crisis -- France 24