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New attempt to oust Venezuela's Maduro splits European nations

Madrid | European countries urged restraint in Venezuela on Tuesday and called for new elections as a way to settle the political crisis in the South American country, but there wasn't a unified voice immediately on whether to support or condemn the opposition's move to oust President Nicolas Maduro.

In a statement released late in the day, the European Union said it rejected any form of violence and would continue to push for "free and fair elections".

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    Original URL: https://www.afr.com/world/south-america/new-attempt-to-oust-venezuela-s-maduro-splits-european-nations-20190501-p51itt