By AFPMore by this AuthorWASHINGTON,President Donald Trump reiterated in comments broadcast Sunday that a US military intervention in Venezuela was "an option," as international pressure ramps up on embattled head of state Nicolas Maduro to step down. Mr Maduro refuses to let aid into Venezuela, claiming it would precede a US-led military intervention. DEADLINEMeanwhile, France has warned President Maduro that a deadline to organise elections ran out Sunday night and that Paris was preparing to recognise Mr Guaido. "If between now and this evening Mr Maduro does not commit to organising presidential elections, we will consider that Mr Guaido is legitimate to organise them in his place. And we will consider him as interim president until the elections."

Source: Daily Nation February 03, 2019 17:03 UTC