Opposition to Maduro storm Venezuelan embassy in Brasil
The move by Juan Guaidó supporters threatens to become a diplomatic crisis ahead of a Brics summit
Brasilia — Supporters of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó gained access to the country’s embassy in Brasilia on Wednesday morning, leading to a stand-off with backers of leftist President Nicolás Maduro, according to diplomatic representatives.
The confrontation threatened to create a diplomatic crisis just as the Brics summit of major emerging economies kicked off in the Brazilian capital. The embassy stand-off highlights stark differences between Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who has recognised Guaidó as Venezuela’s leader, and Maduro’s Chinese and Russian allies, who are meeting with Bolsonaro this week...
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