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Support For US-Backed Candidate Dissolves In Venezuela – Media

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Opposition will reportedly look for another candidate to face Nicolas Maduro at the election, as Juan Guaido failed to remove him

The Venezuelan opposition is considering withdrawing its support for Juan Guaido, the US-backed interim president of the country, in 2023, according to the reports. If that happens, the future of Caracas’ billions in overseas holdings, now controlled by Guaido’s interim government, would once-again be uncertain. 

Venezuela has had a ‘dual-presidency’ since 2019, Guaido’s international backers, including the US, refused to recognize Nicolas Maduro as the country’s president after elections in 2018. However, despite the political challenge to him from Guaido, and the heavy sanctions introduced on his ‘regime’ by the West, Maduro has remained in power and is still considered the country’s legitimate president by several nations, including Russia, Iran and China.

According to Reuters’ sources, the opposition parties want to focus on choosing a single candidate to stand against Maduro in the next election, set to be held by 2024. Primaries to select a candidate are set for June 2023.

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According to Reuters, five of six opposition parties will not support Guaido or any other acting leader, with only his own Voluntad Popular party prepared to continue supporting the Guaido and his interim government.

According to the Wall Street Journal’s source, Venezuela’s opposition “is getting very close to that consensus that the interim government experiment didn’t work and that a new structure is needed.” 

Meanwhile, a person close to Guaido, quoted by the Reuters, said that the interim president would be prepared to step aside but only when the opposition sets out its plans for the multi-billion state assets held abroad. These include US-based oil refiner Citgo Petroleum and more than $1 billion in gold at the Bank of England.

The assets came under Guaido’s control after the US and its allies recognized the head of the National Assembly as an interim leader of the country.

Publicly, Guaido, whose term expires in January, has been insisting that the interim presidency is valid until “a free and fair election.” 

The US State Department in a statement quoted by Reuters said that the US has been discussing with Guaido’s administration the further steps necessary for “restoration of democracy” in Venezuela.

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Montessori Schools Surge in Popularity as Parents Seek Personalized Education

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The education a child receives or doesn’t receive can have a big impact on whether or not they embrace their spiritual gifts. Montessori schools are educational spaces, that value individual growth and hands-on learning over traditional learning models. They are inspired by Doctor Maria Montessori’s vision, more than a century ago, focusing on a student-led learning approach.

Key features include mixed-age classrooms that promote learning from peers and the freedom for children to pick activities that interest them. Teachers act more as guides than lecturers, promoting a self-directed learning environment. Children learn independence, gain confidence, and nurture their curiosity, making them eager learners rather than passive listeners.

Montessori education doesn’t just focus on academics. It equally prioritizes social and emotional skills development, aiming to nurture empathetic, emotionally intelligent individuals capable of deep interpersonal relationships. The increased popularity of Montessori schools worldwide reflects a growing interest in more personalized educational models.

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Container Ship Dali Crashes into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, Causing Major Collapse, Many Missing

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Early on Tuesday, Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key bridge collapsed when the container ship Dali crashed into one of its pylons. The accident occurred around 1:27 am after the Dali experienced a total power failure and struck the bridge. The incident resulted in the bridge crumbling, sending vehicles and a construction crew into the waters below.

While two of the eight workers have been rescued one critically injured and one unharmed six remain missing. The Dali’s crew, totaling 22 members, reported no injuries. The Maryland governor highlighted the absence of structural issues with the bridge and dismissed any speculation of terrorism. authorities are now focusing on the search and rescue operation for the missing individuals and investigating the bridge’s collapse to ensure such a tragedy doesn’t reoccur.

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Israel’s Military Conscription Plan for Ultraorthodox Jews Sparks National Debate and Division

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In Israel, a controversial proposal to enforce military conscription in the Haredi community is stirring significant unrest and division. The current exemption policy is allowing tens of thousands of ultraorthodox Jews to avoid military service to study religious texts. Critics argue this system is unfair, as it places additional burdens on other citizens.

The proposal has sparked widespread debate, with Haredi leaders threatening mass emigration if forced into military service. Despite some ultraorthodox individuals voluntarily joining the military, opposition remains strong within their community, fearing it compromises their religious obligations. Government officials express concerns over the proposal’s potential to fuel division and undermine military and societal cohesion.

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