Italy Explains Why it refuses to Recognise Venezuela’s Guaido

Earlier, Venezuela’s self-appointed interim president Juan Guaido spoke to Italian La Stampa, arguing that a US military intervention is “one of the possibilities” for resolving the political crisis in his country.
Italy has offered an explanation for its adamant refusal to recognise Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as interim president.

The current crisis in Venezuela began when opposition leader Juan Guaido proclaimed himself Venezuela’s interim president on 23 January. The US, Canada, many Latin American countries and some European nations were quick to recognise Guaido as the new leader.

Russia, Bolivia, China, Cuba, Turkey and a number of other countries have voiced their support for constitutionally-elected Maduro, whom they claim is the only legitimate president of Venezuela.