Venezuela’s head of state, Maduro has an EU Ultimatum to elapse, several EU countries have reacted – Germany: they have a recognised leader of the opposition Guaidó as a transitional President.
Germany recognises as several other EU States, the opposition politician Juan Guaidó as Venezuela’s interim President. The government said the spokesperson. Before an Ultimatum to the controversial socialist President Nicolás Maduro had expired, without had announced an appointment for a free and fair presidential election.
“> as soon as possible free elections”
The French state, chief Emmanuel Macron announced via Twitter that Guaidó could bring as a “responsible President,” the procedure for the election of the President. “The Venezuelans have the right to freely and democratically Express themselves,” said Macron.
The British foreign Minister, Jeremy Hunt, the Twitter service, the United Kingdom, wrote in the short message, recognise common with European allies Guaidó as a constitutional interim President. Guaidó should be able to remain in office “until credible elections are held,” wrote Hunt.
Austria’s Chancellor Sebastian wrote in Spanish on Twitter his country to see Guaidó as a legitimate interim President, in Accordance with Venezuela’s Constitution.
Maduro : “do not Accept ultimatums from anyone,”
Venezuelan head of state Nicolas Maduro had previously rejected early presidential elections and the confrontation with the West aggravated. “I refuse elections to declare,” said Maduro in an Interview and refused a demand of the European Union.
“we don’t care what Europe says,” as Venezuela head of state. The next presidential election will take place in 2024. “We do not accept ultimatums from anyone.” On Saturday, he was only early parliamentary elections in view.
Brussels had demanded that Maduro should declare no later than the last Sunday of a presidential election – otherwise, his rival Guaidó as a transitional President would be recognised.
Trump military use does not preclude
US President Donald Trump had increased on Sunday, the pressure on Maduro. He did not rule out the deployment of military to Venezuela. This is an Option, Trump said in a CBS Interview. A Maduro a few months ago requested a Meeting have refused.
Russia called for restraint. “The goal of the international community should be to help Venezuela, without destructive interference from outside,” said the head of the Latin America Department at the Russian foreign Ministry, Alexander Schtschetinin to Interfax. Russia is one of the largest creditors of Venezuela.
crisis in Venezuela: Maduro rejects EU Ultimatum to return demonstrations: The battle of the Numbers, 03.02.2019 recognition Guaidós expected, X. Böttcher, ARD Mexico |video
