Name: Midori House - Monday 28 January by Monocle 24: Monocle's House View
Duration: 29 min 55 s
Description: The US was quick to back Venezuelan leader of the opposition, Juan Guiado, when he declared himself interim president last week. We explore whether there was more going on than meets the eye. We also ask if Russia might have sent mercenaries to the aid of beleaguered standing president, Nicolas Maduro. Plus: do billionaire businessmen make good politicians?

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The US was quick to back Venezuelan leader of the opposition, Juan Guiado, when he declared himself interim president last week. We explore whether there was more going on than meets the eye. We also ask if Russia might have sent mercenaries to the aid of beleaguered standing president, Nicolas Maduro. Plus: do billionaire businessmen make good politicians?

Midori House - Monday 28 January

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Midori House - Monday 28 January

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