Overview
- European Commission spokesperson Anitta Hipper said the next steps involve dialogue toward a transition that must include Edmundo González and María Corina Machado.
- Hipper emphasized that González and Machado campaigned for democracy in 2024 and led a peaceful vote in which millions supported González.
- Commission spokesperson Paula Pinho said Nicolás Maduro lacked democratic legitimacy and described the moment as an opening for a people-led transition.
- The EU issued a declaration backed by 26 member states, excluding Hungary, urging moderation by all actors, respect for international law, de-escalation, and a peaceful outcome.
- The EU remarks followed media reports that the United States captured Maduro on Saturday, while officials deferred questions on U.S. intentions to President Donald Trump and reaffirmed principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the UN Charter.