Juan Guaid贸
Edward Stourton looks at the life and career of Juan Guaido, the man who has declared himself Venezuela鈥檚 legitimate president.
Juan Guaid贸 - who recently declared himself Venezuela鈥檚 president - was elected to the National Assembly in 2011 and won the seat of his home state in 2016. But he only really came to prominence more recently when he was picked to head Venezuela's parliament, the National Assembly.
US President Donald Trump has recognised Guaid贸 as the country鈥檚 legitimate leader - as has Canada, Brazil, Australia and the European parliament - but, for now, Nicol谩s Maduro is showing no signs of giving way.
In this edition of Profile Edward Stourton traces Guaid贸鈥檚 life and hears from his family, friends and those who have followed his career. Guaid贸 grew up in the beachside state of Vargas where his family survived the horrendous 1999 mudslide tragedy. Juan鈥檚 mother, Norka Marquez, tells Edward how her family lost everything in that disaster.
Producer: Darin Graham
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