Who does the US recognize as the Venezuelan president?

The United States recognizes Interim President Juan Guaidó as the legitimate President of Venezuela. President Guaidó and the legitimate National Assembly were elected freely in 2015 by the people of Venezuela.

Is Venezuela part of the United Nations?

Venezuela is a charter member of the UN, OAS, UNASUR, ALBA, Mercosur, LAIA and OEI.

Is Venezuela embargoed by the US?

Embargo. In August 2019, President Donald Trump imposed additional sanctions on Venezuela, ordering a freeze on all Venezuelan government assets in the United States and barred transactions with US citizens and companies.

Does the US have diplomatic relations with Venezuela?

The United States maintains formal diplomatic relations with Venezuela and the Guaido interim government through its accredited Ambassador to the United States.

Is the UN helping Venezuela?

The United Nations and humanitarian partners launched the 2021 Venezuela Humanitarian Response Plan that aims to assist 4.5 million vulnerable Venezuelan women, men, children and adolescents. The Plan appeals for US$708.1 million. To date, international donors have given US$83.9 million in 2021.

Who is Venezuela’s President?

A Messy Dispute, Explained. Juan Guaido, left, Venezuela’s opposition leader, and President Nicolás Maduro. Both men have debatable claims to legitimacy as the country’s leader. Venezuela’s crisis has raised questions that could determine the country’s future — and that a far-off news reader could be forgiven for finding confusing.

Does Maduro still have support in Venezuela?

Mr. Maduro is thought to retain some support, particularly among the poor. Many of Venezuela’s neighbors have dropped their recognition of Mr. Maduro, as have the United States and Britain, Canada, France, Germany and Spain, among other nations.

Who is Venezuela’s Juan Guaido?

The opposition-majority National Assembly declared Maduro a “usurper” of the presidency on the day of his second inauguration and disclosed a plan to set forth its president Guaidó as the succeeding acting president of the country under article 233 of the Venezuelan Constitution.

What is the current situation in Venezuela?

(March 2021) The Venezuelan presidential crisis is an ongoing crisis concerning the leadership and the legitimate president of Venezuela which has been contested since 10 January 2019, with the nation and the world divided in support for Nicolás Maduro or Juan Guaidó.