Has the interim government of Guaidó fulfilled its role?
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Former deputies who were members of the National Assembly of Venezuela between 2016 and 2021 approved eliminating the figure of the "interim government", which until now was headed by also former deputy Juan Guaidó.
With 72 votes in favor, 29 against and eight abstentions, the former deputies gave the green light to the reforms to the Statute Law that governs the "Transition to Democracy", the legal basis that allowed Guaidó to proclaim himself as interim president of the country in 2019.
The Venezuelan opposition leader, who is still recognized by the United States as Venezuela's interim president, took part in the session.
Guaidó voted against the reforms.
It is not clear what will happen with this recognition of the US and other countries, such as the United Kingdom, where the administration of some of Venezuela's assets abroad is under the control of the Guaidó team due to the decision of the governments of those countries. to ignore Nicolás Maduro as president.
CNN is seeking a reaction from the US State Department.
The session continued this Friday afternoon in progress, with the deputies discussing the reforms of each of the articles, including the control of those economic assets of the country.
This Thursday, Guaidó had asked the former deputies to support the figure, by pronouncing himself to protect the country's institutionality "above names or personal interests, and that this fighting tool to achieve democracy not be destroyed."
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Under this decision, the "interim" figure would end on January 5, 2023.
Guaidó and his team have never controlled the territory of their country and have delivered little on the promise of a change of government.
Presidential elections in Venezuela are scheduled for 2024.
National Assembly Juan Guaidó