Sparks are flying in Venezuela as President Nicolas Maduro is facing the most direct challenge to his nearly six years in power.<br />The United States and a number of other countries have recognized (Wan Gwa-doh) Juan Guaido, currently the head of the country’s National Assembly, as Venezuela’s legitimate president.<br />After this challenge to Maduro's leadership both in and outside Venezuela, we thought we'd get the opinions of Fernando (How-RAY-GEE) Jauregui, a freelance journalist in Caracas.<br /> <br />Let’s cut straight to the chase, with everything that’s been happening over the past few days -- troops shooting live rounds at protestors and people taking to the streets in the hundreds of thousands -- do you think Maduro’s days are numbered?<br /><br />The Trump administration’s almost immediate backing of the opposition leader means he’s clearly more palatable to Washington than Maduro. What’s driving (wan) Juan (gway-doh’s) Guaido’s popularity in Venezuela?<br /> <br />How do you see this see this ending? We can assume Maduro is not going to go down without a fight....<br /><br />Ok, well it was a pleasure speaking to you again. <br />You are living through an arduous, but potentially momentous time in Venezuela’s modern history. Stay safe and I'm sure we'll be speaking with you again soon. Fernando (How-RAY-GEE) Jauregui in Caracas. Thank you.<br />
