Costa Rica president says recognizes Guaido as Venezuelan leader
Costa Rica recognizes opposition leader Juan Guaido as the interim president of Venezuela, President Carlos Alvarado said on Wednesday.
Congo’s Kabila says he is ‘without regret’ ahead of power handover
Democratic Republic of Congo’s outgoing President Joseph Kabila said he would hand over power on Thursday “without regret” and called on Congolese to support his successor, Felix Tshisekedi.
Maduro rival claims Venezuela presidency amid protests, U.S. support
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido declared himself interim president on Wednesday, winning over the backing of Washington and many Latin American nations and prompting socialist Nicolas Maduro to break relations with the United States.
Guatemala recognizes Guaido as Venezuela president: foreign minister
Guatemala recognizes opposition leader Juan Guaido as the interim president of Venezuela, Guatemalan Foreign Minister Sandra Jovel said on Wednesday.
Italy’s prime minister promises to change Italy in two years
– Six months since entering politics, government and the international arena, Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte took to the stage of the World Economic Forum on Wednesday to talk up his administration’s populist vision.
‘El Chapo’s’ wife played key role in escape plots, ex-lieutenant says
The wife of accused Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman played an important role in plotting his 2015 escape from a Mexican prison and tried to help him escape again after he was recaptured the following year, one Guzman’s former top lieutenant…
Venezuela’s Maduro calls on the military to stay united
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday called on the country’s military to maintain unity and discipline, after the leader of the opposition-controlled congress declared himself interim president and asked for the armed forces’ support.
France consulting with EU partners on Venezuela: president’s office
France is consulting with its European partners about the situation in Venezuela, the president’s office said on Wednesday as the South American country’s opposition leader declared himself interim president.
Venezuela’s Maduro says he is breaking diplomatic relations with U.S.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Wednesday he was breaking diplomatic relations with the United States, after the Trump administration recognized opposition leader Juan Guaido as the South American country’s interim president.
Afghanistan’s CEO says U.S. has reassured on troop pullout
The United States has assured Afghanistan’s government that any U.S. troop pullout would not affect the combat abilities of remaining forces, Afghan Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah said on Wednesday.
