2024-07-30 02:42:50
The tension in Venezuela continues to increase due to the delay of the National Electoral Council (CNE) to announce the official results of the presidential elections held today. The polling stations began to close at 6:00 p.m. (22:00 GMT), however, the CNE, Known for its alignment with the ruling party, it has not yet issued an official bulletin, which has generated uncertainty and discontent among the population.
Maria Corina Machadoa prominent opposition figure, made an urgent call to Venezuelans to stay in the polling stations until all the votes are counted and the minutes obtained. “Venezuelans, this is until the end. That means staying in the polling stations until the votes are counted and the minutes obtained. We will make the truth prevail and respect the Popular sovereignty“Machado said in X, reinforcing the importance of citizen surveillance in the electoral process.
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Hundreds of people have taken to the streets Caracas to demonstrate and demand the announcement of the election results, as seen in videos spread through social networks.
For his part, the president of Chile, Gabriel Boricalso joined the voices calling for transparency and speed in the delivery of the results. “The delivery of the results of this momentous election for Venezuela must be transparent, timely and fully reflect the popular will expressed at the polls. The international community, of which our country Chile is a part, would not accept anything else,” Boric declared on X.
While the CNE’s official announcement is awaited, pressure in Venezuela continues to mount, with citizens and international leaders demanding a transparent process. Expectation and tension mark the climate in the South American country, awaiting an outcome that could change the political course of the nation.
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The results of this momentous election for Venezuela must be transparent, timely and fully reflect the popular will expressed at the polls. The international community, of which our country, Chile, is a part, would not accept anything else.
— Gabriel Boric Font (@GabrielBoric) July 29, 2024
Venezuelans, this is until the end. That means we all stay in the voting centers until the votes are counted and the minutes are obtained.
We will make the truth prevail and respect Popular Sovereignty.— Maria Corina Machado (@MariaCorinaYA) July 29, 2024
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