In 2019, numerous countries refused to recognize Maduro as Venezuela's legitimate leader, though by the end of the year, he still clung to power.<ref>Dube, Ryan (December 8, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/venezuelas-nicolas-maduro-once-thought-ripe-for-ouster-looks-firmly-in-place-11575801000 Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, Once Thought Ripe for Ouster, Looks Firmly in Place]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved December 8, 2019.</ref> | In 2019, numerous countries refused to recognize Maduro as Venezuela's legitimate leader, though by the end of the year, he still clung to power.<ref>Dube, Ryan (December 8, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/venezuelas-nicolas-maduro-once-thought-ripe-for-ouster-looks-firmly-in-place-11575801000 Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, Once Thought Ripe for Ouster, Looks Firmly in Place]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved December 8, 2019.</ref> |