Venezuela government rejects US offer to hand over power
Jesus Silva
Press TV, Caracas
On Wednesday, the government of Venezuela categorically dismissed a "deal" proposed about a transitional government by the United States.
The government stressed that President Nicolas Maduro has been democratically elected by a vast majority of Venezuelans, and the idea of having Maduro step down and allow the establishment of a non-elected government is unconstitutional and unacceptable.
Caracas says the electoral decision of Venezuelans deserves respect and this population will never surrender to US imperialism. The reaction from Caracas comes after US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that the government of President Donald Trump would eliminate the economic sanctions against the South American country if a transitional government, without Maduro, is settled in Venezuela.
In response, the Venezuelan government says the offer represents a blatant US attempt to overthrow the legitimate and elected government of Venezuela.
However, the opposition claims the US proposal is valid in political terms, but from a different angle, experts say the US is trying to bring Venezuela to its knees.
The proposal of a transitional government without Maduro has been strongly rejected by Caracas, saying it is better for the US to address the needs of the Latin American country in fight against COVID-19 instead of meddling in its internal affairs.
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