European Union diplomatic chief Federica Mogherini has said that EU will take further actions if new elections are not called in Venezuela in the coming days.
The statement came as international pressure grows on embattled Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. Her statement came after the United States, Canada and major South American governments recognised opposition leader Juan Guaido, who proclaimed himself acting president in a challenge to Maduro.
Spain, France, Germany, Portugal and the United Kingdom have also given Maduro an ultimatum of eight days to call new elections or they will recognise Guaido as president.
Meanwhile, Venezuela’s foreign minister rejected a European ultimatum to hold elections within eight days, insisting that Nicolas Maduro remained the legitimate president despite US-led pressure.
