International pressure on the Maduro regime to agree to a new vote is also mounting. “If they buy our oil, we will sell oil,” Maduro said. Galvanized oppositionGuaido, 35, has galvanized a previously divided opposition and even attempted to attract military support by offering an amnesty to anyone who disavows Maduro. But such an option would have to be evaluated, he said, because Maduro is responsible for the deaths of protesters. Guaido continues to seek military support, and has tasked supporters with handing out copies of a draft amnesty law to soldiers.

Source: Egypt Independent January 26, 2019 10:30 UTC