Venezuela's Crisis Is Dividing the World
Following President Trump’s recognition of opposition leader Juan Guaidó as Venezuela’s legitimate president — a move backed by U.S. allies and other Latin American nations — Russia, China and Turkey have all criticized Washington for messing with another country’s domestic affairs.
“It’s just pouring gas on fire,” said Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov.
 What’s Nicolás Maduro’s next move?
The embattled president is effectively thrusting Guaidó back on the defensive after winning public support from Venezuela’s military chief and key ally Russia.
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SOURCES:  NYT  /  CNN