2024-08-05 04:42:41
During the mass celebrated this Sunday, August 4, at the Vatican, the Pope Francisco He gave a message about the conflict that exists with Nicolas Maduro after the presidential elections in Venezuela.
The pontiff said he was worried due to the current situation in the South American country, which is why he launched a special call due to this situation.
In addition, Maria Corina Machadoleader of the opposition in Venezuela, thanked this day the messages sent by other countries, so that Nicolás Maduro present the electoral records last Sunday, July 28th.
What is happening in Venezuela today, August 4? Pope Francis’ message on the conflict with Nicolás Maduro
This Sunday the Pope Francisco He spoke out following the various conflicts in Venezuela, after the country held its presidential elections.
And it is that Nicolás Maduro was declared the winneramid various protests that accuse fraud on their part to remain in power.
Faced with this situation, the highest representative of the Catholic Church made a strong call during his mass, after stating that he is concerned about the situation.
He Pope Francisco He asked all those involved to seek the truthas well as to act with moderation and Avoid any type of violence.
This is because during the latest protests, abuses by the Venezuelan security forces against protesters have been made known, who demand there is justice in the election results.
The pontiff asked both Nicolás Maduro and the members of the opposition, resolve their disputes through dialogue.
This, he said, must have as its main objective “the true good of the population”, because They should not prioritize power or partisan interests.
“I express my concern for Venezuela, which is experiencing a critical situation, and I make a heartfelt appeal to all parties to seek the truth, act with moderation, avoid any type of violence, resolve disputes through dialogue and have the true good of the population at heart and not partisan interests.”
Pope Francisco
Maria Corina Machado thanks other countries for messages of support
In a message to his followers, Maria Corina Machado thanked this day for the messages of support that other countries have pronounced for Venezuela.
And this Sunday, countries of the European Union, including Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Netherlands, Poland and Portugaljoined the request for Nicolás Maduro to reveal the electoral records that he claims gave him the victory.
Maria Corina Machado He acknowledged the “commitment to democracy” of these nations, after speaking out against the conflict in Venezuela.
“We support the demand that the reports we have submitted be verified as soon as possible, at an international and independent level.”
Maria Corina Machado
Maria Corina Machado (Juan BARRETO / AFP)
2024-08-05 04:42:41