The European Union insists: "We must avoid any military intervention in Venezuela" – 25/02/2019

The European Union (EU) reiterated its call on Monday avoid military intervention in Venezuela and its commitment to a "peaceful, political and democratic" solution to the crisis.

Maja Kocijancic, spokeswoman for the head of European diplomacy Federica Mogherini, said at a press conference.

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"You must avoid any military intervention," he said. "We need a peaceful, political and democratic solution. This excludes violence. "

The opposition Juan Guaidó, recognized as interim president by some fifty countries, met on Monday with US Vice President Mike Pence and the Lima group to define their actions aimed at force Nicolás Maduro to take power, which could include the use of force.

After the frustrated operation this weekend, which tried to provide basic badistance to Venezuelans affected by the shortage of food and medicine, but leads to riotsGuaidó asked to "leave all options open".

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned Sunday that Maduro's days are "numbered".

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The EU argued in return that the solution was to "restore democracy through free, transparent and credible presidential elections".

The bloc launched on 7 February in Montevideo an international contact group (GCI), whose first technical field mission was held last Thursday and Friday.

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On 28 February, GCI officials will meet in Brussels for an initial badessment and to prepare for the next meeting, which could be held in early March.

The EU has also condemned the violence in Venezuela and the use of "armed groups" by the Maduro regime to prevent the entrance of help.

On Monday, he reiterated his commitment to the principles of providing this badistance: "Humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence".

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Since 2018, the EU has allocated nearly $ 71 million to Venezuela and neighboring countries.

Source: AFP. AEZ