"We need more sanctions from the EU, like those decided by the USA," Guaido said. SEE ALSO: Germany may recognize Guadio as Venezuela's leader"We live in a dictatorship and there must be pressure. Venezuela, an oil-rich but economically devastated country, was plunged into uncertainty last week when Guaido, the 35-year-old head of the National Assembly, proclaimed himself "acting president". SEE ALSO: Spain, France, Germany give Venezuela's Maduro ultimatumGermany said last Friday it was ready to recognize US-backed opposition leader Guaido as Venezuela's interim president unless new elections are held within eight days. Guaido also told mass-circulation daily Bild that "in the past week alone, 70 people were arrested at protests.

Source: The Local January 30, 2019 08:26 UTC