US capture of Venezuelan President Maduro opens door to democratic transition, EU says

The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by the United States on Saturday creates an opportunity for a democratic transition in the country, a European Commission spokesperson said on Monday.

"It is too early to look into and assess all the implications in terms of legal assessment", the spokesperson said.

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She did not comment on how the EU would characterise the US action, but said it "created an opportunity for a democratic transition, led by the Venezuelan people."

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"It's worth recalling that Nicolas Maduro lacked the legitimacy of a democratically elected leader," she added.

The spokesperson declined to comment on the question if the EU thinks US President Donald Trump is interested in a democratic transition in Venezuela.