EU states "will acknowledge" Guaido as Venezuela's interim president - draft
But other EU states have been more cautious, worried about setting a precedent of recognising a self-proclaimed leader. The draft EU statement hence makes it clear that any such recognition is a national prerogative, rather than an EU one. It will become the EU's official position if none of the 28 member states raise formal objections by 1200 GMT.
"Individual EU Member States will acknowledge Mr. Juan Guaidó, President of the National Assembly, as President ad interim of Venezuela," the draft statement said, calling for "free, fair and democratic presidential elections." (Reporting by Gabriela Baczynska Editing by Alissa de Carbonnel)
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