Brazil y Colombia They suggested holding new presidential elections in Venezuelaafter the proclamation of Nicolas Maduro as the winner of the July 28 elections, a decision that is harshly questioned by the Venezuelan opposition and the international community.
In the midst of the post-election crisis, which sparked protests with a death toll of 25 and more than Two thousand four hundred detainees, Brazil and Colombia They positioned themselves as leaders in international efforts to resolve the situation.
The President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva In an interview, he suggested holding new elections with “the participation of all candidates (…) and letting observers from all over the world go and watch the elections.”
His Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petroalso advocated for “new free elections” with guarantees for political action and the lifting of economic sanctions imposed by USA a Venezuela.
The opposition, led by María Corina Machado, published on a website copies of more than 80% of the votes counted, which it claims prove the victory of its candidate Edmundo González Urrutia with 67% of the votes.
“To suggest ignoring what happened on July 28 is, for me, a lack of respect for Venezuelans who have given everything,” he said. Machado in a virtual press conference from hiding.
Mexico, which initially participated in these efforts, distanced itself, awaiting a ruling from the Supreme Court of Mexico. Venezuela on Maduro’s request to “certify” his election.
“We will see what the court decides (…), I do not think it is prudent for us, from outside, a foreign government, whoever it may be, to give our opinion on something that is up to the Venezuelans to resolve,” said A.Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.
In parallel, the Venezuelan Parliament, dominated by Chavismo, approved a controversial legislative package that includes the regulation of NGOs and social networks, raising concerns among activists.
NGOs are frequently targeted by those in power. The law requires them, for example, to register in a local registry and make a “list of donations received with full identification of the donors, indicating whether they are national or foreign.” Failure to comply entails fines of up to 10 thousand dollars.
On the other hand, the Organization of the American States (OAS) called an extraordinary meeting to discuss the situation in Venezuela, highlighting growing international concern over the crisis in the South American country.
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