Venezuelans opposing President Nicolas Maduro's on Wednesday were heeding call by Juan Guaido, the country's self-proclaimed president, to take to the streets, braving arrests and crackdowns by security officials.. ..…

US President Donald Trump announced his decision to recognize Guaido as the interim president., minutes and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged Maduro to step down and called on the country's military to support efforts to restore  democracy... ..…