The struggle for power between Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and opposition leader Juan Guaidó is also playing out in the nation's embassies overseas
The struggle between President Nicolás Maduro and opposition leader Juan Guaidó is also playing out in embassy’s and international organizations overseasBOGOTÁ, Colombia—When Humberto Calderón was appointed Venezuela’s new ambassador here after Colombia recognized the country’s opposition leader as president, it was a bit awkward.
Normally his office would issue passports, promote trade deals, liaise between Caracas and Bogotá and execute other consular tasks. But that’s not possible because President Nicolás Maduro still controls Venezuela and its state bureaucracy.
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