May 20, 2024

Borrell says he’s not to blame for controversial EU statement on Venezuela

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During the debate, several lawmakers — particularly Spanish and Portuguese MEPs from the European People’s Party and Renew Europe — intervened to criticize Borrell’s statement. Members from the far left, however, expressed support for Maduro and criticized attempts to support Guaidó. Lawmakers plan to vote on a resolution on Thursday which, in its current draft version, calls on EU member states to “unequivocally recognize” the previously elected Venezuelan National Assembly from 2015 “and the legitimate interim President of Venezuela, Juan Guaidó.” B y Hans Von Der Burchard. Full Text -> Politico

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