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Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro casts his ballot in the parliamentary election, seeking a victory that would give the ruling Socialist Party control of an expanded 227-seat National Assembly -- the only institution not in its hands. IMAGES
Caracas, Feb 12 (EFE) .- Opposition leader Juan Guaido, recognized as Venezuela's legitimate interim president by more than 50 nations, presided Wednesday over a session of Parliament held in the streets of Caracas, while elected President Nicolas Maduro addressed the youth of the country. (ANDRY RINCON / JACKDWIN SAEZ)FOOTAGE SHOWS OPPOSITION LEADER JUAN GUAIDO PRESIDING OVER PARLIAMENTARY SESSION IN THE STREETS OF CARACAS, VENEZUELA.
Caracas, Feb 12 (EFE) .- Opposition leader Juan Guaido, recognized as Venezuela's legitimate interim president by more than 50 nations, presided Wednesday over a session of Parliament held in the streets of Caracas, while elected President Nicolas Maduro addressed the youth of the country. FOOTAGE SHOWS OPPOSITION LEADER JUAN GUAIDO NICOLÁS MADURO OUTSIDE THE CONGRESS IN CARACAS, VENEZUELA. SOUNDBITES: JUAN GUAIDO, VENEZUELAN OPPOSITION LEADER (IN SPANISH)(00:00:02,52 - 00:00:25,16) "(Sanchez) was the first who recognized me as president and the party he represents ratified it in a tweet minutes ago, we are happy to have the diplomatic backing, we are going to place a lot of emphasis with concrete actions that we are articulating with all the countries of the world ... and Venezuela and its situation sadly can no longer give more, not because of the political situation that has already reached unexpected levels but because of the human situation above all."
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says he rejects a call by European and Latin American ministers to hold new presidential elections as soon as possible. SOUNDBITE
Venezuelan Army swears oath of loyalty with a military parade to president Nicolas Maduro as he takes office for a second term. IMAGES
U.S. President Barack Obama attends an outdoor arrival ceremony in heavy rain, as the first sitting U.S. president to visit Laos. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).