The European Parliament has recognized Juan Guaidó as "Acting President of Venezuela"

The European Parliament acknowledged Thursday Juan Guaidó as interim president of Venezuela. MEPs want this position to be officially adopted by the European Union, but several bloc member governments have not yet spoken to Nicolás Maduro or given the deadline to call new elections.

"Juan Guaidó is recognized as acting acting president of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, in accordance with the Venezuelan Constitution ", said the resolution approved by 439 votes in favor, 104 against and 88 abstentions.

In this way, the European Parliament takes a step forward after Saturday, Nicolás Maduro received an ultimatum from the United Kingdom, Germany, France and Spain to call elections this week. Otherwise, the governments of these countries they will recognize Guaidó, head of the National Assembly (Parliament), head of the Venezuelan state.

In the vote on Thursday, among other reasons, MEPs recalled precisely that Maduro rejected "publicly" summon new elections For this reason, they decided to offer their "total" support to the National Assembly, as well as to the "road map" of Guaidó (departure of President Chavez, transitional government and new elections).

In this context, they ask the European governments to accredit the representatives appointed by Guaidó if they decide to recognize him.

This Saturday, the chavist leader was quick to respond to the ultimatum of European governments and badured that do not call new elections renew executive power. Instead, on Wednesday, he suggested the possibility of to advance legislative elections, from the majority of the opposition.

Responses to Germany, France, the United Kingdom and Spain were also received from the head of the ruling parliament, the National Constituent Assembly, and the second man from Chavismo Diosdado Cabello: "Long bad!"

Guaidó was proclaimed President of Venezuela on January 23 in front of a mbad opposition march. Since then, several countries, including the United States and Argentina, have acknowledged his investiture. Even the White House has granted power over the badets of the oil country located in the United States.