Two months before the presidential elections in Venezuelawhere Nicolás Maduro’s victory was declaredin the United States they proposed a law to recognize as winner to Edmundo González Urrutia.
The proposal was put forward by the chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Democrat Ben Cardinunder the name of “Truth Law”.
“The United States must take the initiative by imposing consequences on Maduro for his fraudulent activities and arbitrary detentions, and work together for a prosperous Venezuela after Maduro,” said Senator Ben Cardin.
What is the “Truth Law”? The US proposal to recognize Edmundo González Urrutia’s victory in Venezuela
Ben Cardin argued that with the “Truth Law”it is expected that Edmundo González Urrutia will be recognized as the winner of the Venezuelan presidential elections held on July 28.
The Democrat explained that he will seek to work with Republicans to advance this project that aims to ensure “respect for human rights” in Venezuela.
Ben Cardin also demands the imposition of new penalties “against officials of the regime involved in repression“and sanction countries that support Nicolás Maduro.
Among the countries mentioned for “showing their support” for the former candidate of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela are:
Likewise, the “Truth Law” It proposes the “forgiveness of sanctions” for those officials who distance themselves from the Government and “promote a democratic transition,” and includes measures to increase humanitarian assistance in Venezuela.
Nicolas Maduro (Ariana Cubillos / AP)
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Venezuela has been experiencing a political crisis since the elections of July 28, when Nicolas Maduro He was re-elected with 51.2% of the votes for a new term, after governing since 2013.
In view of this, the Administration of Joe Biden In the United States, Edmundo González Urrutia was recognized as the legitimate winner in Venezuela.
Venezuelans protest at the Monument of the Revolution, CDMX (Rogelio Morales Ponce / Cuartoscuro)
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