After supporting Marxism all over the world, it seems that leaders in the West are turning against Maduro.
A coalition of lawmakers from the United States and several European countries has issued a stern warning to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, declaring that efforts will be made to hold him accountable for his actions if he does not step down. This joint statement was released on Friday by the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee.
U.S. and European Lawmakers Warn Maduro: Step Down or Face Consequences. A coalition of lawmakers from the United States and several European countries has issued a stern warning to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. pic.twitter.com/px91ig9iDE
— @Bbaldo Mamani (@BbaladoMamani) August 3, 2024
The statement asserts, “Our governments are closely monitoring the situation in Venezuela, and we will work together to hold Maduro accountable if he continues to ignore the democratic will of the Venezuelan voters and attempts to steal yet another election.”
The statement is supported by foreign affairs committee members from countries including Armenia, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Finland, the Czech Republic, and Estonia.
The lawmakers claim that Maduro lost the presidential election and argue that Venezuela urgently needs negotiations for a transfer of power to opposition leader Edmundo González. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized on August 1 that it is time for Venezuelan political forces to discuss handing over power to González.
Similarly, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian Nichols urged other nations to recognize González as the rightful winner of the presidential election.
“The recent election in Venezuela is suspected by many to be fraudulent after dictator Nicolas Maduro declared himself the winner. Many lawmakers and candidates have condemned the regime, including @AbrahamHamadeh.” https://t.co/kSoimvbbYw
— Abe Hamadeh War Room (@AbeWarRoom) August 1, 2024
The Venezuelan presidential election took place on July 28. According to the National Electoral Council, with nearly 97% of the votes counted, Maduro received 51.95% of the votes, while González garnered 43.18%. Opposition leader Corina Machado stated on election day that González’s team would not accept the election results, citing alleged electoral fraud.
Key Points:
i. Joint Statement Issued: A coalition of lawmakers from the U.S. and several European countries warned Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to step down or face accountability for his actions.
ii. Monitoring the Situation: The governments are closely monitoring Venezuela and will work together to hold Maduro accountable if he ignores the democratic will of Venezuelan voters.
iii. Claims of Election Loss: The lawmakers assert that Maduro lost the presidential election and emphasize the need for negotiations for a power transfer to opposition leader Edmundo González.
iv. Statements from U.S. Officials: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian Nichols urged other nations to recognize González as the rightful winner.
v. Election Controversy: The Venezuelan presidential election results showed Maduro with 51.95% of the votes and González with 43.18%. The opposition leader’s team alleged electoral fraud and refused to accept the results.
Conner T – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
