US Reverses Stance on Venezuelan President

In a surprising move, the United States has reversed its stance on who is the legitimate president of Venezuela. After recognizing Juan Guaido as the rightful leader of the country since January 2019, Washington now says it no longer considers him to be in charge. The decision comes after months of diplomatic efforts by both sides to resolve the political crisis in Venezuela. The US had been one of Guaido's strongest supporters, even going so far as to impose sanctions against the government of Nicolas Maduro and his allies. However, it appears that Washington has now decided to take a different approach. The announcement was made by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during a press conference at the State Department on Tuesday. He said that while they still support democracy and human rights in Venezuela, they are now looking for other ways to help bring about change in the country. He also noted that they will continue to work with regional partners such as Colombia and Brazil to find a peaceful solution to the crisis. This shift in policy could have significant implications for Venezuela's future, as well as for US foreign policy more broadly. It remains unclear how this decision will affect relations between Washington and Caracas or what kind of impact it will have on ongoing negotiations between both sides. In addition, it is uncertain how other countries involved in supporting either side will respond to this development. For now, however, it appears that Juan Guaido is no longer recognized by Washington as being Venezuela's legitimate president – a major reversal from just months ago when he was seen as an important ally against Maduro's rule. Only time will tell if this new strategy pays off or if it leads to further instability in an already fragile region.