By Lokman Ilhan</p> <p>CARACAS (AA) – Venezuela’s self-proclaimed President Juan Guaido said Thursday he rejects a civil war risk in Venezuela. </p> <p>"The risk of a civil war in Venezuela does not exist, despite what certain people want to believe or want to let us believe," Guaido told Spain's El Pais newspaper.</p> <p>He said 90 percent of the population wants a change in the country and acknowledged there is "a risk of violence" in Venezuela, adding that dozens of youths have been killed this week.</p> <p>On Thursday, the European Parliament recognized Guaido in an official vote after a debate on developments in Venezuela.</p> <p>The resolution recognized the opposition leader as the legitimate president in accordance with the country’s Constitution.</p> <p>Venezuela has been rocked by protests since Jan. 10 when President Nicolas Maduro was sworn in for a second term following a vote boycotted by the opposition.</p> <p>Tension climbed when Guaido declared himself acting president Jan. 23. </p> <p>Among those recognizing Guaido’s claim are the U.S., Brazil, Argentina, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Panama, Paraguay and the Organization of American States bloc.</p> <p>Bolivia and Mexico continue to recognize Maduro.</p> <p>Russia, China, and Iran also support Maduro, as does Turkey.</p> <p>European heavyweights Britain, Germany, France, and Spain have called on Maduro to announce fresh elections to ease the crisis.</p> <p> </p> <p>
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