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MEPs call on the Council to unequivocally recognise Juan Guaidó as the legitimate interim President of Venezuela, and welcome the recent extension of EU sanctions.
In a resolution adopted on Thursday by 391 votes for, 114 against and 177 abstentions, MEPs state that they do not recognise the legitimacy or legality of the “fraudulent National Assembly established on 5th January, 2021 on the basis of (…) non-democratic elections”. MEPs call on the Council and EU member states to unequivocally recognise the constitutional continuation of the 2015 legitimate National Assembly of Venezuela and the legitimate interim President of Venezuela, Juan Guaidó.
In a dangerous and globally distressing affront to free speech, social media giants have blocked President Donald Trump. World leaders, even those who despise the president, are outraged. At least one petty tyrant is jumping for joy.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel: “The chancellor considers it problematic that the accounts of the U.S. president have now been permanently blocked,” said Merkel’s spokesman, Steffen Seibert.
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador: “I don’t like anybody being censored or taking away from the right to post a message on Twitter or Facebook… I don’t accept that.”
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson: “Social media companies must be held accountable for the consistent, transparent, and effective enforcement of their terms and conditions.”