Juan Guaidó
Also known as: Guaidó
Former Interim President of Venezuela
Miami Connection
Guaidó has rallied hundreds of supporters in South Florida, a hub for Venezuelan exiles since Hugo Chávez's rise, boosting community mobilization against Maduro. His public appearances in Coral Gables and Miami International Airport have heightened awareness of Venezuela's political crisis locally. He seeks protection in Miami to sustain the fight for transparent elections, influencing U.S. policy discussions.
About
Juan Guaidó is an industrial engineer and founder of the Voluntad Popular party, who served as President of Venezuela's National Assembly and declared himself interim president in 2019, gaining recognition from the U.S. and dozens of nations. He led efforts for democracy amid Nicolás Maduro's disputed rule, authoring key laws like the Organic Law of Referendums and the Law of Amnesty. In 2023, he fled Venezuela via Colombia to avoid arrest, arriving in Miami with U.S. assistance after deportation threats. His family later joined him in the U.S. He remains active in South Florida's Venezuelan exile community, speaking publicly in Coral Gables and engaging with international stakeholders on Venezuela's crisis. Currently, he coordinates opposition efforts from Miami, including plans to meet U.S. Congress members.