Developments in Venezuela Set a Dangerous Tone

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Juan Guaido, head of Venezuela's opposition-run congress, declares himself interim president of the nation until elections can be held during a rally demanding President Nicolas Maduro's resignation in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
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Juan Guaido, head of Venezuela's opposition-run congress, declares himself interim president of the nation until elections can be held during a rally demanding President Nicolas Maduro's resignation in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Juan Guaido, head of Venezuela’s opposition-run congress, declares himself interim president of the nation until elections can be held during a rally demanding President Nicolas Maduro’s resignation in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

There is much concern over recent developments in Venezuela. In front of the White House, on a rainy Thursday, there was a small protest over the current state of affairs in the embattled South American nation. However, on the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue, Karen Bass (D-CA), the new Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, is closely monitoring the events with great interest. More from White House Correspondent April Ryan.

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