"Venezuela needs free and fair elections now. Germany, among the other EU countries, is leaning towards the young Guaido as president. Graph: DPAVenezuela, an oil-rich but economically devastated country, was plungedinto uncertainty this week when Guaido, the 35-year-old head of the NationalAssembly, proclaimed himself "acting president". Maduro's reelection last year was disputed by the opposition, and criticized internationally -- but the socialist leader has until now retainedthe loyalty of the powerful military. SEE ALSO: Germany says wants new era in Venezuela after Chavez

Source: The Local January 25, 2019 12:22 UTC