Guyanese take to the streets to reject the result announced by the CNE

By Francesca Diaz /Caroni Mail

From the Vista al Sol parish to the communities of Core 8, they went out to protest during this July 29 to demand freedom and reject the result offered by the National Electoral Council (CNE) on July 28, which declared the candidate as the winner Nicolas Maduro.

Although in the morning hours this media reported loneliness and absence of people in the streetsThe situation changed dramatically during the afternoon and evening when the deafening silence was dispelled by the sound of pots and pans and the cries of the citizen demonstration.

During the afternoon, complaints were reported in the Campo Rojo sectorSan Félix, where residents went out to protest to “defend their vote” in response to the election results.

“I am 21 years old, I did the math yesterday when the results came out and in 6 years I will be 28 years old. 6 more years of this government. I am here because I want my freedom, to enjoy my youth, to enjoy my family,” said a young woman during the cacerolazo activity that was spread on social media by journalist María Ramírez.

Citizens reported cacerolazos in Villa Colombia, Alta Vista, Unare, Vista al Sol, among other parts of the city. Also, during the night of July 28, acts of violence were reported in the sectors of Inés Romero and Vista al Sol during the closing of the voting centers.

“Let’s fight for this people: they are not going to steal our votes”

Starting at 7:00 p.m., a caravan left from the Monument Plaza, passed through La Churuata and ended a route to Avenida Atlántico, citizens with flags and chanting the phrase “freedom” protested so that the popular will be respected.

The team of Caroni Mail He moved to the place where more than 100 people were gathered, the caravan was accompanied by trucks and motor vehicles.

“We are defending our country. I was the main witness. At the Unare II School, Edmundo won with 3,640 votes. It is not fair that Nicolás Maduro and his henchmen take it away from us. Down with tyranny. Let us fight for this people because they are not going to steal our votes,” Heidy Palacios shouted.

“I am defending my vote for Edmundo. I will be here until they give the presidency to Edmundo González. This government has already fallen,” said another of those present.

The same situation occurred in Alta Vista, Castillito and El Roble, San Félix, where protests were reported and citizens burned tires and destroyed political propaganda alluding to Nicolás Maduro.