My ascension as interim president is based on Article 233 of the Venezuelan Constitution, according to which, if at the outset of a new term there is no elected head of state, power is vested in the president of the National Assembly until free and transparent elections take place. Juan Guaido Read Quote
Maduro has placed himself above the Constitution, but only the Venezuelan people can be above it. Juan Guaido Read Quote
Venezuela has immense talents and resources, and we can help rebuild our democracy. Juan Guaido Read Quote
President Trump’s leadership has been very important to this effort of restoring democracy to Venezuela. Juan Guaido Read Quote
The sanctions have been a key element in making sure that those who have violated human rights and are guilty of corruption have a clear consequence to their actions. They have also been key to helping protect the assets of the Venezuelan people. Juan Guaido Read Quote
Today, January 23, 2019, I swear to formally assume the powers of the national executive as president in charge of Venezuela. Juan Guaido Read Quote
My duty is to call for free elections because there is an abuse of power, and we live in a dictatorship. Juan Guaido Read Quote
We remain cohesive and mobilized and united because this is our goal – to rebuild Venezuela. Juan Guaido Read Quote
I was 15 when Hugo Chavez came to power in 1998. At the time, I lived in Vargas State, which borders the Caribbean. In 1999, torrential rains caused flash floods that left thousands of people dead. I lost several friends, and my school was buried in the mudslide. The importance of resilience has been etched into my soul ever since. Juan Guaido Read Quote
