Venezuela: Opposition Leader Declares Himself President

Tens of thousands of Venezuelans are taking to the streets in protest against President Nicolás Maduro. Speaking in Caracas, opposition leader Juan Guaidó declared himself acting leader of the country, and has received backing from US president Donald Trump and the Organisation of American States. Mr Guaidó has promised to lead a transition government and hold new elections.

Also in the programme: The EU's crackdown on so-called 'golden visas', and an interview with South African president Cyril Ramaphosa at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Image: Venezuela's National Assembly head Juan Guaido waves to the crowd during a mass opposition rally against leader Nicolas Maduro in which he declared himself the country's 'acting president. Credit should read Federico Parra/AFP/Getty Images.