"We have taken a step forward with the reconstruction of PDVSA," Guaido said on Twitter, just after congress named the directors. The proposed Citgo board would be composed of Venezuelans Luisa Palacios, Angel Olmeta, Luis Urdaneta and Edgar Rincon, all of whom are currently living in the United States, plus one American director. People protest against President Maduro in Urena, Venezuela Feb 12, 2019. REUTERSThe nominations fuel a growing duel for control between Guaido and Maduro, who has promised he will not allow Citgo to be "stolen." In the meantime, the United States has said it will try to channel aid to Venezuela, via neighbouring Colombia and possibly Brazil.

Source: bd News24 February 14, 2019 02:48 UTC