France, Austria, Sweden and Denmark also recognised Mr Guaido. PRESSURESeven EU states had given Mr Maduro a Sunday midnight deadline to call presidential elections or they would recognise Mr Guaido. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke Sunday with Mr Guaido, praising his "courage and leadership." PROTESTSTens of thousands of people turned out Saturday for competing shows of support for Mr Guaido and Mr Maduro who was sworn in on January 10 to a disputed second six-year term. Mr Guaido has called for a new demonstration on February 12, and another protest to push for the entry of aid.

Source: Daily Nation February 04, 2019 10:52 UTC