“On January 10, 2022, it will be possible to begin collecting signatures for a referendum on the revocation of the mandate of President Maduro. They can take to the streets and collect signatures of citizens, ”he said during a speech that was broadcast on his Twitter.

Maduro recalled that the Venezuelan Constitution allows for the possibility of holding a referendum in the middle of the incumbent president if “enough” signatures of the country's citizens are collected.

Earlier, US President Donald Trump said he was ready to meet with the President of Venezuela only to discuss "the peaceful withdrawal of Maduro from power."