How a Little-Known Opposition Leader Could Turn Venezuela Back Toward Democracy

For years, there has been no apparent way out of the authoritarian regime that has led Venezuela down a dark path from socialist experiment into humanitarian crisis. That may have changed on Friday when, just one day after President Nicolas Maduro was sworn in for a second term, little-known opposition leader Juan Guaidó, announced he was ready to take his job. Now, many in Venezuela and beyond hope Guaidó can revive a deflated opposition movement and restore Venezuela's democracy.

For years, there has been no apparent way out of the authoritarian regime that has led Venezuela down a dark path from socialist experiment into humanitarian crisis. That may have changed on Friday when, just one day after President Nicolas Maduro was sworn in for a second term, little-known opposition leader Juan Guaidó, announced he was ready to take his job. Now, many in Venezuela and beyond hope Guaidó can revive a deflated opposition movement and restore Venezuela's democracy.