Venezuela's National Assembly head Juan Guaido shouts as he speaks to the crowd during a mass opposition rally against leader Nicolas Maduro in which he declared himself the country's “acting president”, on the anniversary of a 1958 uprising that overthrew a military dictatorship, in Caracas on January 23, 2019. “I swear to formally assume the national executive powers as acting president of Venezuela to end the usurpation, (install) a transitional government and hold free elections”, said Guaido as thousands of supporters cheered. Moments earlier, the loyalist-dominated Supreme Court ordered a criminal investigation of the opposition-controlled legislature. (Photo by Federico Parra/AFP Photo)





People raise their hands during a mass opposition rally against President Nicolas Maduro in which Venezuela's National Assembly head Juan Guaido (out of frame) declared himself the country's “acting president”, on the anniversary of a 1958 uprising that overthrew a military dictatorship, in Caracas on January 23, 2019. “I swear to formally assume the national executive powers as acting president of Venezuela to end the usurpation, (install) a transitional government and hold free elections”, said Guaido as thousands of supporters cheered. Moments earlier, the loyalist-dominated Supreme Court ordered a criminal investigation of the opposition-controlled legislature. (Photo by Federico Parra/AFP Photo)





A sign reading “Maduro, illegitimate, dictator get out!” is held in a protest by Venezuelans outside their embassy in Guatemala City in support of opposition leader Juan Guaido's self-proclamation as acting president of Venezuela, on January 23, 2019. Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido declared himself interim president Wednesday, while hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans poured onto the streets to demand an end to the government of Nicolas Maduro. (Photo by Orlando Estrada/AFP Photo)





Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez (C) delivers a press conference in Caracas, along with members of the top military leadership “in support of the constitutional president”, Nicolas Maduro on January 24, 2019. Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro prepared to rally his military supporters Thursday as the US and key allies backed a challenge from his leading rival who declared himself “acting president”. Padrino Lopez said the military would show “backing for the sovereignty” of Venezuela. (Photo by Luis Robayo/AFP Photo)





A protester burns a motorcycle during clashes with the security forces in a protest against the government of President Nicolas Maduro on the anniversary of the 1958 uprising that overthrew the military dictatorship, in Caracas on January 23, 2019. Venezuela's National Assembly head Juan Guaido declared himself the country's “acting president” on Wednesday during a mass opposition rally against leader Nicolas Maduro. (Photo by Yuri Cortéz/AFP Photo)





Opposition demonstrators clash with security forces during a protest against the government of President Nicolas Maduro on the anniversary of the 1958 uprising that overthrew the military dictatorship, in Caracas on January 23, 2019. Venezuela's National Assembly head Juan Guaido declared himself the country's “acting president” on Wednesday during a mass opposition rally against leader Nicolas Maduro. (Photo by Yuri Cortez/AFP Photo)





An anti-government protester readies gasoline bombs during clashes against the Venezuelan Bolivarian National Guard, after a rally demanding the resignation of President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, January 23, 2019. The head of Venezuela's opposition-run congress declared himself interim president at the rally, until new elections can be called. (Photo by Fernando Llano/AP Photo)





Opposition demonstrators clash with security forces in a protest against the government of President Nicolas Maduro on the anniversary of the 1958 uprising that overthrew the military dictatorship, in Caracas on January 23, 2019. Venezuela's National Assembly head Juan Guaido declared himself the country's “acting president” on Wednesday during a mass opposition rally against leader Nicolas Maduro. (Photo by Federico Parra/AFP Photo)





A wounded protester as thousands take to the streets during a protest against President Maduro in Caracas, Venezuela, 23 January 2019 (reissued 24 January 2019). Venezuela has fallen into a new deep political crisis after National Assembly leader Juan Guaido declared himself interim president of Venezuela 23 January and promised to guide the country toward new election as he consider last May's election not valid. Many Heads of State and governments have recognized Guaido as president, among them US President Donald Trump, Canadian Government and Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro. Nicolas Maduro became president in 2013 after the death of Hugo Chavez and was sworn in for a second term on May 2018. Venezuela has been facing an economic and social crisis where the inflation, according to the document of the National Assembly, has reached 80.000 per cent per cent in 12 months and the shortages of basic items have lead millions of people into poverty while according to reports up to three million Venezuelans have left the country since 2014. (Photo by Miguel Gutiérrez/EPA/EFE)





Security forces look on while clashing with opposition supporters participating in a rally against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government and to commemorate the 61st anniversary of the end of the dictatorship of Marcos Perez Jimenez in Tachira, Venezuela January 23, 2019. (Photo by Carlos Eduardo Ramirez/Reuters)





In this Wednesday, January 23, 2019, an anti-government protester covers her face with a Venezuelan flag, and uses toothpaste around her eyes to help lessen the effect of tear gas, during clashes with security forces after a rally demanding the resignation of President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas, Venezuela. The head of Venezuela's opposition-run congress declared himself interim president at the rally, until new elections can be called. (Photo by Fernando Llano/AP Photo)





Paramedics rescue a wounded member of the Bolivarian National Guard during clashes with opposition demonstrators, in a protest against the government of President Nicolas Maduro on the anniversary of the 1958 uprising that overthrew the military dictatorship, in Caracas on January 23, 2019. (Photo by Yuri Cortez/AFP Photo)





An anti-government protester who was overcome by tear gas is aided by a paramedic during clashes after a rally demanding the resignation of President Nicolas Maduro, in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, January 23, 2019. The head of Venezuela's opposition-run congress declared himself interim president at the rally, until new elections can be called. (Photo by Fernando Llano/AP Photo)





A National Police officer fires rubber bullets during a protest against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government in Caracas, Venezuela on January 23, 2019. (Photo by Manaure Quintero/Reuters)





A woman takes a picture of a burned bus, that was set up on fire in Caracas on the eve of a march called by Venezuelan opposition on the anniversary of 1958 uprising that overthrew military dictatorship, on January 23, 2019. At least four people have died following overnight clashes ahead of Wednesday's rival protests in Venezuela by supporters and opponents of President Nicolas Maduro, two days after a failed mutiny by soldiers hoping to spark a movement that would overthrow Maduro, police and non-governmental organizations said. (Photo by Luis Robayo/AFP Photo)





Supporters of Democratic Republic of Congo's new President celebrate ahead of the Presidential inauguration on January 24, 2018. Felix Tshisekedi prepares to be sworn in as president of Democratic Republic of Congo, marking the country's first-ever peaceful handover of power after chaotic and bitterly-disputed elections. (Photo by John Wessels/AFP Photo)





A traditional dancer performs as supporters of Congolese President elect Felix Tshisekedi gather at the Palais de la Nation for his inauguration in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Thursday January 24, 2019. Tshisekedi won an election that raised numerous concerns about voting irregularities amongst observers as the country chose a successor to longtime President Joseph Kabila. (Photo by Jerome Delay/AP Photo)





An officer salutes as he waits for other guests for Congolese President elect Felix Tshisekedi inauguration in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Thursday January 24, 2019. Tshisekedi won an election that raised numerous concerns about voting irregularities amongst observers as the country chose a successor to longtime President Joseph Kabila. (Photo by Jerome Delay/AP Photo)





Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., third from right, speaks to reporters as she walks out of the Senate Chamber following two failed votes on ending the partial government shutdown on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/AP Photo)





Guatemalan pilgrims pose for a photo behind a crowd barrier as they wait for Pope Francis to ride past on his way to the presidential palace, in Panama City, Thursday, January 24, 2019. Francis is in Panama to attend World Youth Day, the church's once-every-three-year pep rally that aims to invigorate the next generation of Catholics in their faith. (Photo by Rebecca Blackwell/AP Photo)





A girl from Venezuela leaves after meeting Pope Francis during the World Youth Day welcoming ceremony at Campo Santa Maria La Antigua in Panama City, Thursday, January 24, 2019. (Photo by Alessandra Tarantino/AP Photo)





Belgian students claim for urgent measures to combat climate change during a demonstration in central Brussels, Belgium January 24, 2019. (Photo by Yves Herman/Reuters)





Soviet army T-34 tank is seen during rehearsal of the parade to mark 75 years since Leningrad siege was lifted during the World War Two in Saint Petersburg, Russia January 24, 2019. (Photo by Anton Vaganov/Reuters)





Policemen take part in a full dress rehearsal for Republic Day parade during a snowfall in Srinagar, January 24, 2019. (Photo by Danish Ismail/Reuters)





Japan's soccer team supporters smile ahead of the AFC Asian Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Japan and Vietnam at Al Maktoum Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, January 24, 2019. (Photo by Hassan Ammar/AP Photo)





Members of the police protect Peruvian referee Diego Haro and his line judges (in yellow) during the Copa Libertadores match between Bolivar and Defensor Sporting at the Hernando Siles stadium in La Paz, Bolivia, 23 January 2019. (Photo by Martin Alipaz/EPA/EFE)





Tarah Kayne and Danny O'Shea perform their pairs short program at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, Thursday, January 24, 2019, in Detroit. (Photo by Paul Sancya/AP Photo)





Alysa Liu performs during the women's short program at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, Thursday, January 24, 2019, in Detroit. (Photo by Paul Sancya/AP Photo)





Alexa Knierim and Christopher Knierim perform in the pairs short program during the U.S. Figure Skating championships, Thursday, January 24, 2019, in Detroit. (Photo by Carlos Osorio/AP Photo)





Chelsea Liu and Ian Meyh perform in the pairs short program during the U.S. Figure Skating championships, Thursday, January 24, 2019, in Detroit. (Photo by Carlos Osorio/AP Photo)





Switzerland's Alexia Paganini performs in the ladies short program at the ISU European figure skating championships in Minsk, Belarus, Wednesday, January 23, 2019. (Photo by Vasily Fedosenko/Reuters)