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Former Venezuelan Interim President Juan Guaidó Reveals He Was Left Paralyzed by Stroke in First Public Disclosure

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido speaks during an interview in Caracas. (Credit: Photo by: Reuters/Gaby Oraa)

Venezuelan opposition figure Juan Guaidó has revealed for the first time that he suffered a stroke more than a year ago, describing the episode as "complex" and his recovery as "almost a miracle."

Speaking to the digital news channel VPITV, Guaidó said the health crisis occurred roughly a year and a half ago, and temporarily his life was in danger. "It was a very complex episode... I even lost the ability to walk momentarily, even to swallow," he said.

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