A few minutes after the elections end in Venezuela, where expectations are very high for the results, the National Electoral Council (CNE) – with an official line – will notify the Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harrisasked that the will of the Venezuelan people be respected.
“The United States stands with the people of Venezuela who made their voices heard in today’s historic presidential elections. “We must respect the will of the Venezuelan people.”The Democrat said he is the favourite to become his party’s presidential candidate for the November 8 North American elections.
“Despite the many challenges, we will continue working for a more democratic, prosperous and secure future for the Venezuelan people,” he said on his social networks.
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The United States stands with the people of Venezuela who made their voices heard in today’s historic presidential election. The will of the Venezuelan people must be respected. Despite the many challenges, we will continue to work toward a more democratic, prosperous, and secure country…
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) July 28, 2024
Early this Sunday morning, the Secretary of State Antony Blinken He spoke along the same lines, asking that “the democratic process be respected” in this Sunday’s elections.
“The Venezuelan people deserve an election that truly reflects their will, without any manipulation,” the head of North American diplomacy said.
Blinken said the election is an important event at a critical time, given the severe political, economic and humanitarian crisis facing the country.
Brian NichollsThe State Department’s main person in charge of Latin America also talked about election day in Venezuela this Sunday: “Today, the world is watching how Venezuelans go to the polls to exercise their right to vote.” “We support the Venezuelan people and the aspirations of those who want to participate in the democratic process and choose their own leader”He added.
The White House had warned this a few days ago Any “political repression” and act of “violence” in this Sunday’s election would be “unacceptable”and expressed his hope that the election results “reflect the will and aspirations of the Venezuelan people for a more democratic, stable, and prosperous future.”
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