Borrell held talks with Edmundo González

The High Representative of the European Union (EU) for Foreign Affairs and Security, Josep Borrell, held a conversation this Monday with Edmundo González Urrutiaopposition candidate during the July 28 elections.

You may also like: USA | This is how commissions for real estate agents will change starting this week

“In conversation with Edmundo González, I have reaffirmed the EU’s position: publication and verification of the minutes, an end to repression and the need for a dialogue with guarantees that reflects the popular will,” Borrell said in a message on the social network X.

In conversation with Edmundo González I reaffirmed the EU’s position: publication and verification of the minutes, an end to repression and the need for a dialogue with guarantees that reflects the popular will.

The dissemination of election results is the responsibility of the CNE. #Venezuela

— Josep Borrell Fontelles (@JosepBorrellF) August 12, 2024

The head of EU diplomacy insisted that the National Electoral Council (CNE) has the responsibility of disclosing the election results.

The communication between Borrell and González occurs after the CNE declared Nicolás Maduro the winner of the presidential electionsAccording to its president, Elvis Amoroso, he obtained 51% of the votes compared to González Urrutia’s 44%, which has been strongly questioned by the opposition and the international community.

The European Union joins international organisations in calling on the Venezuelan government to make the electoral records public in order to recognise the official results.

You may also like: California | Undocumented immigrants will be able to access the free telephone program: Learn how

Visit our section: Nationals