Nicolás Maduro challenges the ultimatum of the European Union and only wishes to call legislative elections

On Saturday, Europe issued an ultimatum against Caracas: Spain, France, Germany and the United Kingdom urged Nicolás Maduro to call presidential elections this week or to recognize the self-appointed president. from Venezuela, Juan Guaidó. President Chavez also did not accept the European proposal, but this time he was ready to call new elections in advance. renew the Parliament, with a majority of opposition.

Maduro believed that to advance in the legislative elections "would be a good form of political discussion, a good solution by the popular vote"

In the interview of the Russian news agency RIA Novosti, Maduro repeated being "willing to discuss with Donald Trump personally, "but instead reiterated that he would not call a presidential election" that took place less than a year ago ".

The Venezuelan leader also invited the opposition once again to dialogue. "I am ready to go to the negotiating table with the opposition, speak for the good of Venezuela, peace and the future, "he said.

However, Guaidó does not give up and, in addition to refusing to sit at a conversation table, calls for "more sanctions" against the European Union force Maduro to resign.

"We need more sanctions from the European Union, as decided by the United States," the president of the Venezuelan parliament told the German newspaper. Bild.

New opposition march in Caracas

Guaidó summoned Venezuelans to go out on the streets this Wednesday between 12 and 14 hours local.

"Venezuela has risen to dream of the country we want. We must be in the street (…), we need everyone to achieve our democracy, "said the 35-year-old opponent during the call to the demonstration.

Although military leaders have described this intervention as "deception," Guaidó will insist during the day on the supply of amnesty to the army collaborate with a transition, seeking to break the support of Maduro, the armed forces.