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    Israel recognizes Guaido as leader of Venezuela

    Israel on Sunday threw its support behind Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as the country’s leader.

    Israel recognizes Guaido as leader of Venezuela
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    “Israel joins the United States, Canada, most of the countries of Latin America and countries in Europe in recognizing the new leadership in Venezuela,” said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a statement.

    Guaido, 35, declared himself interim president on Wednesday after Maduro was sworn in for a second term. Maduro was re-elected in May in a race that was tainted by widespread allegations of fraud. Leading opposition figures were not allowed to stand in the election.

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