Venezuela: Juan Guaidó thanks for his support to Europe and Nicolás Maduro asks for the help of Pope Francisco – 04/02/2019

The President of the National Assembly of Venezuela, the opponent Juan Guaidó, proclaimed president in charge of the country, thanked Monday the cascade of supports has arrived from Europe.

At least 12 countries have recognized him as interim president of Venezuela, in a new share of pressure so that Nicolás Maduro to withdraw and call elections.

Almost one by one, Guaidó has expressed gratitude to European governments on Twitter with hashtags ranging from #VamosBien to # EstáConVzla.

"We thank President Pedro Sánchez and the entire Spanish government for their recognition and support for our path of struggle for democracy.

Thank you for your support and your commitment. Venezuela is grateful for this gesture. "

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Maduro responded by attacking the head of the Spanish government, Pedro Sánchez, who spurred the idea of ​​imposing an ultimatum on Venzuela. If in eight days (which ended Sunday) Caracas did not call for elections, the European countries will recognize Guaidó; which eventually happened.

Maduro called the ultimatum "blackmail". And this Monday, he attacked Sánchez again. He said that he is "terrible" his decision to recognize Guaidó.

"The loose government of Spain has made a disastrous decision in the history of relations between Spain and Venezuela," said Maduro during a televised ceremony with soldiers in the country. State of Aragua (north) evoking the subject.

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Maduro had already rejected the possibility of giving up power or calling new presidential elections, because, he said, "I do not accept anyone's ultimatums".

Instead, he continues to bet on a dialogue path that allows him to save time, typical strategy of the Madurai that has worked well so far.

Whenever there was a dialogue between the regime and the opposition, the results were nil, but allowed Maduro to remain intact in power. Now, bet on the same formula, addressing yourself to one of the few voices that does not condemn it: the Argentine pope Jorge Bergoglio.

Francisco had already said that "it would be a pastoral imprudence and that it would hurt" to put oneself on one side or the other, and he offered his help on January 28, while affirming "that He is afraid of a bloodbath "in Venezuela.

Letter to Rome

Maduro announced Monday that he sent a letter to Pope Francis. "I hope he's on his way or has arrived to Rome, to the Vatican," he said before adding that in the text, he had told him that He is "at the service of the cause of Christ".

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"In this spirit, I asked you to help us with a process of facilitation, strengthening of dialogue as a means ", he said while recalling the call by Mexico and Uruguay for a process of dialogue.

Maduro therefore asked the Pope "to do everything possible, to show willingness to help us on this path of dialogue". "Let's hope we have a positive response," he added in an interview with Sky TG24.

In addition to the recent support of major European countries, Guaidó enjoys the support of the United States, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, the Lima Group, the OAS and the Parliament. European, among others.

Source: DPA and EFE