Although the countries said they took note of the process in the Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ), to which Maduro appeals to certify his victory, Brazil, Colombia and Mexico point out that “The CNE is the body that is legally responsible for the transparent dissemination of election results.” and they insisted on “the desirability of allowing impartial verification of resultsrespecting the fundamental principle of popular sovereignty.”
In addition, they called on the country’s political and social actors to “exercise the maximum caution and moderation in demonstrations and public events,” while they asked the security forces “that guarantee the full exercise of this democratic right within the limits of the law.” “Respect for human rights must prevail in all circumstances,” they said.
Venezuela: Brazil, Mexico and Colombia call for “transparency” from Nicolás Maduro’s government
The governments of Lula da Silva (Brazil), Andres Lopez Obrador (Mexico) and Gustavo Petro (Colombia) They are closely following the situation in Venezuela since the presidential elections and are working side by side to bring the government and the opposition closer together, with the aim of finding a solution to the conflict.
In this regard, the statement reaffirms “respect for the sovereignty and will of the Venezuelan people”as a crucial aspect that should not be overlooked, and they ensure that “They will continue with high-level talks” so that solutions can be found to the current situation. In addition, They reiterate “their willingness to support efforts for dialogue and the search for understandings that contribute to political stability and democracy in the country.”
He CNE, of official line, proclaimed the winner Ripe with 52% of the votesalthough did not publish the details of the scrutiny claiming that his system was hacked. Amid allegations of fraud from the opposition, Maduro went to the TSJ last week, accused of serving the chavismo, to ask him to “certify” the election through a process that academics and political leaders consider inappropriate.
The opponent Edmundo González Urrutia, who considers himself the winner of the elections, twice disregarded the summons Supreme Court, considering that it would violate “due process” and would put “the will of the people” “at risk.” The opposition published on a website copies of more than 80% of the minutes that they claim prove their victory. Chavismo dismisses the validity of these documents.
The opposition leader Maria Corina Machado warned the Mexican government on Thursday that a crisis would break out unprecedented “wave of migration” of Venezuelans if Maduro clings to power.
Following the results of the elections held on July 28, protests broke out protests throughout the country they left at least 24 deadaccording to human rights organizations. Colombia, Brazil and Mexico, seeking to mediate a solution to the crisis in Venezueladid not mention any concrete progress in the talks they are holding.
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The full statement from Brazil, Mexico and Colombia on the elections in Venezuela
Bogota, Colombia, August 8, 2024
The foreign ministers of Brazil, Colombia and Mexico, by mandate of their respective presidents, met virtually yesterday, August 7, 2024, to continue discussing the current situation in Venezuela.
They consider it essential that the National Electoral Council of Venezuela (CNE) present the results of the presidential elections of July 28, 2024, broken down by voting table. Taking note of the process initiated before the Supreme Court of Justice of Venezuela (TSJ) regarding the electoral process, they start from the premise that the CNE is the body that is legally responsible for the transparent dissemination of the electoral results.
They reaffirm the need to allow impartial verification of the results, respecting the fundamental principle of popular sovereignty. They also reiterate the call to the country’s political and social actors to exercise maximum caution and moderation in demonstrations and public events and to the country’s security forces to guarantee the full exercise of this democratic right within the limits of the law. Respect for Human Rights must prevail in all circumstances.
Expressing once again their respect for the sovereignty and will of the Venezuelan people, they announced that they will continue with high-level talks, and emphasized their conviction and confidence that solutions to the current situation must come from Venezuela. In this regard, they reiterated their willingness to support efforts for dialogue and the search for understandings that contribute to political stability and democracy in the country.
Source: Ambito
