Venezuela's Guaido calls for more international pressure on Maduro

FILE PHOTO: Venezuelan opposition leader and self-proclaimed interim president Juan Guaido and opposition leader Henrique Capriles attend a rally against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government in Caracas, Venezuela February 2, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido on Monday announced a "unitary pact" supported by a coalition of parties calling for increased international pressure on President Nicolas Maduro as the country heads toward a congressional election in December.

Most opposition parties have said they will not take part in the vote on grounds that it is rigged, but a faction led by two-time presidential candidate Henrique Capriles has opened talks with the government about ensuring a fair election.