. US Secretary of state Mike Pompeo turned to the armed forces of Venezuela with the request to protect its people from "repression," which, according to his statement, occur with the filing of current President Nicolas Maduro. first speaker of the opposition of the Parliament of Venezuela Juan Guido, declared himself "President" of Venezuela, said that he was able to enlist the support of the military, which will soon be on his side. at the end of last week, the military attache of the Venezuelan Embassy in the US capital Jose Luis Silva said about the "breakup" with Maduro. He then tried to convince other commissioners military power of the country to recognize Juan, Guido as the legitimate President. at the same time head of the Ministry of defense of Venezuela Vladimir Padrino Lopez first noticed that the army does not recognize, Guido President. On the first day of the week in the country held a military March in support of Maduro. in Venezuela, January 21, were launched numerous protests against incumbent President Nicolas Maduro. The speaker of Parliament Joan Guido January 23, declared himself the temporary head of the country for the validity period of the provisional government. The United States and several other countries shared the recognition. The head of the United States Donald trump on Wednesday spoke with Guido, congratulating him with " taking office ". Russia has supported Maduro as the legitimate President of Venezuela. <span style="color:darkgray