The International Contact Group mentioned "the possible path to a negotiated electoral route" during its visit to Venezuela

The mission of the international contact group sponsored by the European Union who went to Caracas to meet the various parties to the Venezuelan conflict, addressedthe possible way for a negotiated electoral path", informed this Saturday the EU.

The mission, which took place in Caracas on May 16 and 17, also highlighted the political commitment of the group with a democratic solution to the current crisis, said the European Service for External Action in a statement.

At the third ministerial meeting of this group, held on May 6 and 7 in San José, it was agreed to accelerate diplomatic efforts lead to a negotiated political process leading to new presidential elections "free and fair", according to the Venezuelan constitution.

The political mission sent to the Venezuelan capital was made up of representatives of the European External Action Service, as well as the Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Swedish and Uruguayan governments, who met "all relevant national actors"

"All interlocutors welcomed the efforts of the contact group and encouraged them to continue their engagement", which, in the EU's view, remains necessary to put in place a political process. leading to results.

He also indicated that work will be intensified with all stakeholders Venezuela, as well as with the group's partners, with a view toto facilitate a peaceful and democratic solution in the hands of Venezuelans"

The group is composed of the following countries: Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, United Kingdom, Sweden, Costa Rica, Uruguay, Ecuador and Bolivia. It is considered to be the only mechanism with access to all parties to date. Venezuela

The Venezuelan crisis has only worsened since January 10, when Nicolás Maduro was sworn in for a second term after elections held in May 2018 that are not recognized by the opposition and various countries, believing that they were not clean.

On January 23, the Speaker of the Parliament, Juan Guaidó, declared himself acting president and obtained the support of a large part of the countries of the American continent and about twenty European countries.