“The Argentine Republic reaffirms its firm commitment to the defense of democracy, respect for human rights and the rule of law, fundamental pillars for peaceful coexistence between nations and human dignity. In this context, Argentina reiterates its recognition of Mr. Edmundo González Urrutia as the legitimate elected president of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, representing the sovereign will of the Venezuelan people, expressed unequivocally at the polls.“, details the writing.
The Government again condemned the regime of Nicolás Maduro
In the statement, the Government expressed its “strongest condemnation of the regime of Nicolás Maduro, who, through the use of military forces and paramilitary groups, has illegitimately perpetuated himself in power, subjecting his people to systematic practices of torture, persecution and repression.” And he added: “Maduro and his accomplices have proven to be serial human rights violators and responsible for atrocious crimes that have devastated the Venezuelan people, causing a deep division in society and an unprecedented exodus.”
Likewise, he referred to the situation experienced by the Argentine gendarme Nahuel Gallo“who remains detained illegally and under inhuman conditions, is another example of the Maduro regime’s contempt for the life and dignity of people.” And he added: “The arbitrary detention of Gallo, which constitutes a clear case of forced disappearance, It shows the brutality of a regime that subjugates the innocent and turns their pain into a tool of intimidation. “This case also highlights Maduro’s character as an incessant liar, who distorts the facts to cover up his crimes and perpetuate a false narrative before the international community.”
Under this line, they highlighted that “the Maduro regime has intensified the detention of foreign citizensusing these actions as a strategy to exert pressure on other governments”, revealing that according to recent reports, “more than 120 citizens of various nationalities have been detained under unfounded accusations of destabilizing acts.”
“The Argentine Republic will deepen and expand its complaint against Nicolás Maduromaking available to international organizations all the evidence that shows the magnitude of the crimes committed. We will not rest until Maduro and his accomplices are brought before international justice to answer for their actions.“they added.
Finally, the communication describes: “We firmly believe that only through justice and the condemnation of those who have acted in a despicable manner, will the Venezuelan people be able to find peace, security and hope in a democratic future. Argentina reiterates its unwavering support for the Venezuelan people and will continue to work together with the international community to restore freedom, dignity and peace in Venezuela.“.
Nicolás Maduro was sworn in as president of Venezuela for the third time
Nicolás Maduro was sworn in as president of Venezuela for the third time. It will last six years and he stated that he will enforce “all the obligations of the Constitution and the laws of the Republic”. He also remembered the deceased Hugo Chavez. After the event, its border with Colombia will be closed until next Monday.
Maduro began his speech by stating: “Before this great National Assembly, Legislative Branch of the Republic, before visitors and delegates from 125 countries, before the people of Venezuela, I swear.” Continuing, he also listed a number of the country’s leaders: “I swear by Bolivarby Sucreby Urdanetaby Manuela Saenz. “I swear by the eternal memory of our beloved chief and commander Hugo Chávez.”
In turn, the Democratic Unitary Platform, “Unidad Venezuela”, belonging to González Urrutia and Corina Machado, published a statement after Maduro’s inauguration. “Today a new phase begins in the fight for democracy and freedom in Venezuela” maintains the text and affirms that González Urrutia ““He is the one who was to be sworn in as President this January 10 to guide the destiny of the country for the next six years.”
Regarding Maduro and those who support him, they pointed out that “that enriched and sectarian leadership decided to advance the lie of results that were never published by the National Electoral Council”, in contrast to “the 25 thousand electoral records that they also have in their hands.” and that they hide as part of the greatest fraud perpetrated in Venezuela against the will of the people.”
The platform continues that “with the usurpation of power” by Maduro on this occasion “a Coup d’état against the rights of the Venezuelan people“Today we begin a new stage in this fight for the freedom of Venezuela throughout the national territory (…) until the National Constitution and especially popular sovereignty are respected,” he noted.
Source: Ambito
