The United States has called on the Venezuelan army to accept a "peaceful, democratic and constitutional transition of power"

The United States called the Venezuelan army on Monday to accept in a "peaceful" way the exit of Nicolás Maduro's powerand repeated that "all options" were on the table before the crisis in the Caribbean country.

"We call on the Venezuelan army and the security forces to accept the peaceful, democratic and constitutional transition of power"John Bolton, advisor for national security, said at a press conference at the White House.

"To a certain extent, it started," he said. "We have seen the Venezuelan military and military personnel attend this call."

When asked if Trump would consider involving the US military in any way in Venezuela, Bolton replied: "The president has made it clear in this regard that all options are on the table."

Bolton also reiterated that the United States would hold Venezuelan security forces accountable for the safety of all American diplomatic staff in Venezuela, as well as the National Assembly and President Guaidó.

"Any violence against these groups will be an infringement of the legality and will have a significant response", a point.

Bolton made the same warning on Sunday.

The United States acknowledged Wednesday Guaidó, who proclaimed himself acting president after the Legislature declared "usurper" Maduro that he begins on January 10 a second term deemed illegitimate by fifty countries , who believe that his reelection was fraudulent.

As soon as Washington recognized Guaidó, Maduro broke off diplomatic relations with the United States and gave American diplomats 72 hours to leave the country.

On Saturday, at the end of the deadline, Maduro announced the negotiation of the creation of offices of interest in both countries in 30 days, such as Cuba and the United States.

However, The US State Department reiterated on Sunday that it was not planning to close the embbady in Caracas.