Caracas, Venezuela

Acting Like a President

Opposition leader and selfproclaimed “acting president” of 9enezuela -uan *uaidµ stands with his family and addresses the press outside his home on -anuary . 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 *uaidµ. At least 27 countries, including the 8.S., have recognized *uaidµ’s government. Concerned about setting a precedent for coups, though, EU ministers are backing him only until a new election can be held.