We hope that the Venezuelan individuals have the chance to decide on

• Brian Nichols, spokesperson for america Division of State, acknowledged that the Venezuelan opposition is optimistic concerning the upcoming presidential elections | Photograph: Rod Lamkey

The individual in cost for Latin America of america Division of State, Brian Nichols, spoke concerning the presidential elections in Venezuela that might be held on July 28. The official defined that the US authorities has expectations concerning the growth of aggressive elections.

Days earlier than touring to Paraguay to take part within the Normal Meeting of the Group of American States (OAS), Nichols spoke with the EFE company concerning the state of affairs within the area and the circumstances beneath which the presidential election in Venezuela will happen.

The State Division spokesperson indicated that america stays in communication with its companions within the area concerning the significance of getting democratic processes on the continent.

We hope that there might be aggressive elections and that the Venezuelan individuals may have the chance to elect their very own leaders,” stated Nichols.

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Concerning the transparency of the elections and the circumstances for the presidential marketing campaign, the consultant expressed that “the taking part in discipline is tilted in favor of Nicolás Maduro.” Nevertheless, he expressed that he has observed nice enthusiasm on the a part of opposition supporters.

“We see that there’s a lot of enthusiasm and the opposition is kind of optimistic. We are going to watch the method carefully and hope that the presence of worldwide observers “assist present larger ensures to the method,” he defined.

Photograph: EFE

Recognition of outcomes

Nichols highlighted the significance of worldwide and neutral remark within the presidential elections in Venezuela. He added that the traits of what occurs earlier than, throughout and following the election will decide the relations of america and its allies with the subsequent administration.

The worldwide neighborhood will study the method and attempt to decide whether or not or not it meets requirements. We should see the way it develops and we’ll speak regarding it with our allies around the globe, it won’t be determined by america individually,” he added.

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Concerning a doable re-election of Nicolás Maduro, Nichols identified that it’s going to rely on the circumstances during which that victory happens for america to determine if it is going to acknowledge it. The spokesperson commented that there’s nonetheless greater than a month left for the votes, so he assured that there’s nonetheless a lot to watch.

The spokesperson didn’t affirm whether or not he’ll benefit from his time on the OAS to speak with representatives of different international locations concerning the elections in Venezuela. Nevertheless, he clarified that in the course of the go to points resembling judicial reform in Mexico, the safety disaster in Haiti and the go to of a Russian flotilla to Cuba might be addressed.

With data from EFE

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