The United States has urged Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro to accept an amnesty offer from opposition leader Juan Guaido, whom Washington has recognized as President.<br />''<br />''In a tweet, US National Security Advisor John Bolton said Mr Maduro should take advantage of the amnesty offer and move on.<br />''Mr. Guaido last week declared himself the interim president of Venezuela and was swiftly recognized by the United States and key Latin American nations amid a spiralling economic crisis under Mr Maduro's leftist regime.<br />''<br />''With the military leadership still backing Mr Maduro, Mr Guaido offered amnesty for anyone who disavows the president and has suggested a similar offer for Maduro himself.<br />''<br />''Mr Maduro has said, he is willing to negotiate with the opposition and even offered to bring forward legislative elections. He has dismissed the idea of a new presidential poll.<br />''<br />
News On AIR | February 1, 2019 8:34 AM
US urges Venezuela's Maduro to accept amnesty