Maduro Ousted: What Comes Next for Venezuela? The ouster of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro marks a pivotal moment in the country's tumultuous recent history.
His authoritarian grip on power and disastrous economic policies had galvanized opposition at home and abroad, fueling years of unrest.
Maduro's departure was hastened by Juan Guaidó, who declared himself interim president in January 2020, sparking a wave of international recognition that isolated Maduro.