US formally recognizes Venezuelan government – Trump

Washington has rapidly warmed up to Caracas after kidnapping President Nicolas Maduro and forcing his administration to comply with US demands

The US has “formally recognized” the interim Venezuelan government, President Donald Trump has stated. He has also touted a new “deal” with Caracas on the nation’s gold.

Trump drastically changed his rhetoric on the Latin American nation after kidnapping its president, Nicolas Maduro, in early January.