Viewpoint by Shastri Ramachandaran*
NEW DELHI (IDN) – It’s a topsy-turvy world. President Emmanuel Macron’s France can recognise Juan Guaido, who is leading the protests in distant Venezuela, as “Interim President” of that country. But Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister Luigi Di Maio cannot meet “Yellow Vest” protestors demonstrating on the streets of Paris.
Why is recognition of protests acceptable in the case of Venezuela but not when it comes to France?
Because the West led by the United States and its camp followers in Europe say so. This is the so-called “international community” known for its duplicitous standards.