Juan Guaido

Juan Guaido
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Name:
Juan Guaido
Real name:
Juan Gerardo Guaidó Márquez
Who is:
Birth date:
(41 y.o.)
Place of birth:
La Guaira, Venezuela
Height:
6'0 ft ()
Relationship:
married
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Juan Guaido's biography

Juan Guaido is the new face of Venezuelan politics – an activist who's been called a man of action and consensus, serving as opposition leader and parliament speaker. In January 2019, he declared himself interim president, challenging Nicolas Maduro's rule and gaining recognition from dozens of countries, including the US.
The leader of the Venezuelan opposition – Juan Guaido
The leader of the Venezuelan opposition – Juan Guaido

Early life. The survivor

Juan Guaido was born on July 28, 1983, in La Guaira, the capital of Vargas state, located on the Caribbean coast. His father was an airline pilot who died young, and his mother worked as a teacher.
Juan Guaido's difficult life lead him on the path of politics
Juan Guaido's difficult life lead him on the path of politics
Until 1999, Juan lived with his mother and five siblings in their own home, which was later completely destroyed by devastating floods that left the family homeless. According to the Red Cross, the floods claimed over 100,000 victims, with 10,000 bodies recovered. The rest were either swept out to sea or buried under debris that remained untouched until 2019.

According to Guaido himself, who often repeats the phrase "I know very well what it's like to starve, but I'm not a victim, I'm a survivor," this tragedy shaped his political ideology – both the suffering his family endured and Hugo Chavez's government's complete failure to help the victims.
According to Guaido himself, who loves repeating the sentence "I know very well what it's like to starve, but I'm not a victim, I'm a survivor", this tragedy was the one that shaped his political ideology.
Juan was the only one of his siblings to earn a college degree, graduating with a degree in industrial engineering from Andres Bello Catholic University in Caracas. After graduating in 2007, Guaido completed two postgraduate programs at the George Washington University.

Young activist. Career

During his student years, Juan was a member of the Student Council, which protested for social reforms and the implementation of free education and healthcare systems. They also protested presidential term limits and extensions to the presidential term.
Juan Guaido also studied in the US
Juan Guaido also studied in the US
Returning to the US in 2009 to study public administration, Guaido joined the Popular Will movement, which later became a political party. Together with Leonardo Lopez, the former mayor of Caracas who spent several years in prison and was under house arrest, Guaido called for Hugo Chavez's resignation, and later that of his successor, Nicolas Maduro.

Between 2010 and 2014, he served as alternate national deputy for the state of Vargas in the National Assembly. In 2015, he won election as a full deputy, focusing his efforts on fighting corruption that he claimed was enabled by President Maduro's administration.
In 2015, Juan Guaido became a deputy
In 2015, Juan Guaido became a deputy
His bold entrance onto the political stage earned him a reputation as a fighter against corruption and an advocate for economic reforms to address the country's poverty crisis. In 2018, the politician became head of the legislature's opposition called "Democratic Unity Roundtable".

Juan Guaido's personal life

According to Zoomboola.com, Juan met Fabiana Rosales in 2012. After graduating with a degree in social journalism from a Caracas university, she quickly joined the "Popular Will" party activists and became close friends with Guaido.
Juan Guaido with his wife and daughter
Juan Guaido with his wife and daughter
After receiving blessings from Fabiana's godfather and both their mothers, they married. In 2017, they had a daughter - Miranda Eugenia Guaido Rosales.

Juan Guaido now

At the beginning of January 2019, Guaido was elected federal deputy to the National Assembly and became the speaker of parliament. Right after taking office, he began insisting that Maduro's presidency was illegal and proposed creating an opposition legislature.
Juan Guaido became the federal deputy to the National Assembly of Venezuela
Juan Guaido became the federal deputy to the National Assembly of Venezuela
Following his initiative, Caracas citizens were called to a meeting intended to discuss ending Maduro's dictatorship. On January 11, the meeting transformed into a mass protest. With support from the student movement led by Rafaela Requesens and Marlon Diaz, as well as trade union leader Jose Elias Torres, Guaido declared his plan to overthrow Maduro and called on National Army soldiers to join the protest and side with the citizens in the name of democratic values.
Juan Guaido united Venezuela's opposition
Juan Guaido united Venezuela's opposition
Almost all the citizens of Caracas and citizens of neighboring cities joined the protest. On January 13, Guaido was arrested by the Bolivarian Intelligence Service while he was headed to another meeting. Thanks to his wife and partner's involvement, the video of his detention went viral, and he was released in less than an hour. The National Army didn't respond to his call, and during the mass protests, hundreds were arrested and dozens killed. < br>
On January 23, he became head of the interim government and proclaimed himself acting president, at least until the movement to overthrow Maduro succeeds.
Juan Guaido took up the mantle of Venezuelan presidency
Two hours after his self-proclamation, his presidency was recognized by the US president and Canadian government, by Luis Almagro, the current Secretary-General of the Organization of American States, as well as by Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Paraguay, and Peru. The presidents of Mexico, Cuba, and Bolivia refused to support Guaido, calling him a usurper. The government of Venezuela forbade him to leave the country and froze his bank accounts.

In April 2019, Venezuela's National Constituent Assembly stripped Guaido of parliamentary immunity. In 2020, the British Supreme Court recognized Guaido as President of Venezuela, but he still hasn't gained full recognition. The European Union also considered this decision, but ultimately all 27 member countries rejected it.
  • It is immediately obvious that he is an intelligent, successful, charismatic leader and family man!
    2021-04-15 16:35:53
  • From the articles and news reports, Guaido is not a bad dude. The main thing is that the citizens of Venezuela are satisfied.
    2021-04-11 10:07:36
  • What a handsome man! In politics, I don`t understand anything, but in cool men, yes :))
    2021-03-21 17:15:29
  • It seems to me that Juan Guaido has the right thoughts about social reforms, the presidential term, etc
    2021-02-24 13:08:32
  • I read Guaido`s biography and tears well up. He survived a flood with his family... God forbid anyone
    2021-02-22 10:14:10
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