English/Español: Rubio Welcomes US Recognition of Juan Guaidó as Venezuela's Provisional President

Statement

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), Chairman of the Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues, released the following statement after President Trump recognized Juan Guaidó as Provisional President of Venezuela:

"I thank President Trump for today officially recognizing the President of the Venezuelan National Assembly, Juan Guaidó, as the Provisional President of Venezuela. During our various conversations on Venezuela the President has made it clear that he will use the full weight of the United States to press for the restoration of democracy and constitutional legitimacy in Venezuela. I also know the President will hold the illegitimate Maduro regime directly responsible for any actions taken against President Guaidó, members of the National Assembly, and peaceful protestors."

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