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What next for Venezuela? The four most likely outcomes

Will Maduro hang on to power? Will the standoff end in war? The embattled nation stands at a crossroads

Venezuela is in turmoil. Both Nicolás Maduro and Juan Guaidó claim to be president – the latter until new elections can be held – and neither has any incentive to back down.

Maduro, who two weeks ago was sworn into his second term following disputed elections last year, has little public support, but he retains the backing of the military.

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