Israel, Australia Join Growing List of Countries Recognizing Venezuela’s Opposition Leader

Some heading to Colombia remain hopeful Maduro is on the way out

(L) Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne. (Lillian Suwanumpha/AFP/Getty Images) (R) Venezuela's National Assembly head Juan Guaido Federico Parra/AFP/Getty Images

CUCUTA, Colombia—Israel and Australia on Jan. 27 joined a growing list of countries pledging their support for Juan Guaidó, Venezuela’s opposition leader.

At the same time, socialist dictator Nicolas Maduro oversaw a military display to showcase his forces’ loyalty to him in the face of an international ultimatum for democratic elections.