Australia recognises Juan Guaido as Venezuela’s interim President

Canberra: Australia, on Monday, extended its support to Venezuela’s National Assembly President, Juan Guaido, recognising him as the interim President until elections are held.
“Australia recognises and supports the President of the National Assembly of Venezuela, Juan Guaido , in assuming the position of interim president,” Marise Payne, Australia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, tweeted.
The nation made its decision “in accordance with the Venezuelan constitution and until elections are held”.
“We now urge all parties to work constructively towards a peaceful resolution of the situation, including a return to democracy, respect for the rule of law and upholding of human rights of the Venezuelan people,” Payne urged, highlighting that Australia had called for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to refrain from assuming Presidency on January 10.
The nation’s recognition of Guaido as interim President comes amidst a raging political crisis in the South American region.
On January 23, Guaido, the opposition leader, proclaimed himself as President of Venezuela to crowds of cheering protesters. He was immediately recognised as interim President by the USA.