Venezuela's opposition says to extend congress' term after court appoints electoral body

CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan opposition leaders pledged to extend the term of the current legislature past the end date of January 2021 after the government-friendly Supreme Court appointed an electoral body to oversee this year's parliamentary elections.

An extension would allow Juan Guaido, who is recognized by dozens of countries as Venezuela's rightful leader due to his position as president of the opposition-held National Assembly, to remain in the role even if opposition parties boycott the elections due by the end of the year.