Venezuela's opposition says to extend congress' term after court appoints electoral body

Gladys Maria Gutierrez Alvarado, new rector of Venezuela's National Electoral Council reacts during conversation with Indira Alfonzo Izaguirre, new President of Venezuela's National Electoral Council after a swearing-in ceremony at Venezuela's Supreme Court in Caracas, Venezuela June 12, 2020. REUTERS/Manaure Quintero

An extension would allow Juan Guaido, who is recognized by dozens of countries as Venezuela’s rightful leader due to his position as president of the opposition-held National Assembly, to remain in the role even if opposition parties boycott the elections due by the end of the year.

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