By Seán O'Regan

With street protests continuing in Venezuela, a growing number of countries are declaring they no longer recognise Nicolas Maduro as the country's legitimate president.

The UK and the United States have both backed Juan Guaido - whose declared himself the cash-strapped country's 'acting president.' 

Spain, Germany and France say they'll do the same, unless new elections are called.

The people of Venezuela are unhappy with Maduro for his human rights record and handling of the economy.

He has faced both national and international criticism as the country finds itself in an economic crisis.

People in Venezuela have held demonstrations across the country in recent days over the state of its economy as they face huge inflation and food shortages.

Bianca Jagger who is a human rights advocate says "the people of Venezeula really are supporting what is taking place, they are supporting Guaido."

However, these people on the streets are unhappy with how Guaido "swore himself in": 

Venezuela demonstrators: Nobody voted for that guy [Juan Guaido]. #WeAreMaduro #YankeeGoHome pic.twitter.com/AhbixAMuFS

— Camila (@camilateleSUR) January 24, 2019