• The US offers to withdraw the sanctions if Maduro accepts a transitional government without his presence or that of Guaidó

The European Union (EU) has given its approval to the US plan to solve the Venezuelan crisis, which foresees a transition to democracy, without Nicolás Maduro or Juan Guaidó, in exchange for the withdrawal of economic and oil sanctions. "Now is the time for all the actors to meet and find a united way of addressing the coronavirus emergency for the benefit of the Venezuelan people," underlines the public statement issued by Josep Borrell, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.

The support for the US proposal, based in turn on the plan put forward a week ago by the legitimate President of Parliament, "is in line with the EU to propose a peaceful exit through a negotiated path towards a democratic government, which now it is more necessary than ever. We also take the new approach to sanctions with interest. "

The Trump Administration's road map contemplates that a Council of State elected by Parliament assume executive powers for six to 12 months and prepare the country for presidential and parliamentary elections, which both Maduro and Guaidó could attend.

" Venezuela is now experiencing unprecedented challenges with the pandemic , which runs the risk of having a devastating human impact in a country facing an already dire economic, social and humanitarian situation," the European statement continues.

The opposition leader has also proposed the immediate launch of a humanitarian channel , as well as the approval of an international loan of $ 1.2 billion. The US would gradually withdraw its sanctions until it reached the electoral confrontation.

"We are ready to contribute, through the International Contact Group, to a meaningful and inclusive process towards the restoration of democracy, through free and fair presidential elections," states the EU. Until now, the Contact Group promoted within Europe with Latin American contributions has failed in its efforts.

"The EU takes positive note of the Democratic Transition Framework on Venezuela proposed by the US. The proposal goes along the lines of the EU to propose a peaceful way out of the crisis through a negotiated path towards a democratic government," said Carlos Vecchio. , ambassador of the Presidency in charge in the USA. In this way, the EU joins the majority of the governments in the region, Germany, Portugal and the United Kingdom, which have already gone ahead in the same direction.

The EU also supported from the outset the direct negotiation between the Government and the opposition promoted by Norway in Oslo and Barbados. A negotiation that Maduro broke when a plan similar to the current one was presented on the table. The 'son of Chávez', who assures that he will not abandon power, has become the main stumbling block for the future of a country threatened by the pandemic.

"The solution to the country's difficult situation must be directed and owned by the people of Venezuela. It is essential that a transition process be inclusive and driven by Venezuelan political actors, from whom people expect maturity and generosity," the statement concluded. Virtues that still do not show up in Chavismo, which for now has added its ranks around the figure of the "president people", as the official propaganda calls Maduro. The revolutionary government has radicalized the repression against opponents, journalists and doctors in recent days, determined to screw its leader in power.

The plan proposed by the United States contains a nod to the revolutionary military high command, since it would remain in command of its armies while the transition lasted.

"We are very aware of the suffering of the population and we will continue and reinforce our assistance to the people of Venezuela to help address the pandemic and the many humanitarian needs that existed previously," said Borrell.

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