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a month-long stalemate over power in Venezuela. Maduro is holding on with the military’s backing and relying on powerful allies like Russia in a conflict with increasingly Cold War-like dimensions. Guaido, meanwhile, is relying on the support of the international community, including the United States, and powerful cultural allies, like Branson.

In an interview with The Associated Press, Branson said Monday that he hopes the concert he is throwing will save lives by raising money for “much-needed medical help” for crisis-torn Venezuela, which is su ering from hyperinflation and widespread shortages of food and medicine.

He said he is aiming to raise $100 million for su ering Venezuelans and open the borders to emergency aid. Up to 300,000 people are expected to attend