Juan Guaidó Flies Back To Venezuela Despite Arrest Risk
Venezuela’s self-declared interim leader Juan Guaidó has arrived back in the capital, Caracas, to a rapturous welcome from thousands of supporters.
He faces arrest after defying a travel ban to leave the country and lobby for international aid for the crisis-hit nation.
“They threatened us and here we are, putting forward our face for Venezuela,” he told a huge rally.
Mr Guaidó has called on President Nicolás Maduro to resign.
The two men have been at loggerheads for more than a month. While Mr Guaidó has been recognised by more than 50 countries, Mr Maduro, who is backed by China, Russia and Cuba, insists he is the only legitimate president.
Venezuela’s political crisis has been sparked by an economic meltdown in which hyperinflation has hit salaries and savings, leading many to flee the country.
