Venezuela’s opposition-led interim government, recognized as the legitimate government by dozens of countries, including the United States, may cease to exist as early as next week, after legislators voted this week to get rid of the institution led by Juan Guaidó during a National Assembly video session.
The National Assembly passed a motion to remove the interim government by a wide margin — 72 in favor, 23 against and nine abstentions — on Thursday. But the decision is preliminary, and the Assembly is set to meet on Dec. 29 for a final vote on the future of the interim government, which at its peak was recognized by a coalition of 60 nations, including the U.S.
The proposal also calls for creating a board of directors appointed by the Assembly to manage Venezuela’s assets abroad. The plan had the support of three major opposition parties, all of which have their eyes on the country’s 2024 presidential elections.
