- The organization reiterated its position because the electoral authorities have not released the breakdown of the minutes of the presidential elections of July 28
The European Union (EU) announced on Wednesday, September 11, that it maintains its refusal to recognize Nicolás Maduro as president of Venezuela and insists on the need for the Venezuelan authorities to publish the electoral records.
The EU believes that, according to the results derived from the electoral records published by opposition leader María Corina Machado, Edmundo González “has obtained strong support, much greater than that obtained by Maduro”.
Sources told EFE that the organization expressed its position on the situation in Venezuela as a result of an informal ministerial meeting in Brussels that took place on August 29.
The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security, Joseph Borrellexpressed at that meeting that “since there are no records, since there is no verification and we fear that there never will be, we cannot accept the legitimacy of Maduro as president-elect.”
“The Council decided that Maduro does not have democratic legitimacy as president. He will remain de facto president, but we deny democratic legitimacy based on a result that cannot be verified,” the diplomat said.
Borrell added that the decision “is important because it is a strong statement by the Council of Ministers not to recognize Maduro’s democratic legitimacy.”
The ministers urged the Venezuelan authorities to “put an end to repression and respect the dignity, freedom and rights of the opposition,” starting with Edmundo González and María Corina Machado, and to “release political prisoners.”
Borrell will have a new opportunity to speak out on the situation in Venezuela in the plenary session of Parliament Monday, September 16when MEPs debate the issue.
In addition, they are expected to vote on a resolution proposing to recognize Edmundo González as the “winner of the presidential elections in Venezuela.”
Spanish Congress approves recognition of Edmundo González as “president-elect of Venezuela”
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The Spanish Congress approved on Wednesday, September 11, a proposition for the recognition of Edmundo González as “elected and legitimate president of Venezuela”. The decision was approved with 177 votes in favor, 164 against and one abstention.
Parliamentarians are urging the Spanish government to recognise opposition leader Edmundo González as the “winner of the Venezuelan elections”, although the decision is not binding and has symbolic value.
The motion states that this recognition is based on the “refusal of the Venezuelan electoral authorities to disclose the results in a timely manner” and the “publication by the opposition of 83.5% of the verifiable records that confirm an electoral result in favor of Edmundo González.”
In addition, the text is also based on the position and official statements of international organizations such as the Carter Center y the mission of the United Nations (UN)).
According to the information, the decision was supported by the PP, Vox, the PNV, UPN and Coalición Canaria, while it was rejected by the socialist party PSOE and Sumar. For his part, the former socialist minister José Luis Ábalos abstained.
With information from EFE.
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2024-09-11 19:00:31
Why does the European Union not recognize Nicolás Maduro as the legitimate president of Venezuela?
EU Refuses to Recognize Maduro as President of Venezuela Citing Lack of Electoral Transparency
The European Union (EU) has reiterated its stance on not recognizing Nicolás Maduro as the president of Venezuela, citing the lack of electoral transparency and the refusal of Venezuelan authorities to publish the breakdown of the minutes of the presidential elections held on July 28. This decision was made public on September 11, 2024, following an informal ministerial meeting in Brussels on August 29.
Electoral Crisis in Venezuela
Venezuela has been embroiled in a presidential crisis since 2019, with Maduro’s legitimacy being questioned by the opposition and international community [[2]]. The recent presidential elections have only added to the uncertainty, with the EU expressing concerns over the lack of transparency in the electoral process.
EU’s Concerns
The EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security, Joseph Borrell, has stated that the organization cannot accept Maduro’s legitimacy as president-elect due to the lack of verification and fear that the electoral records may never be published [[5]]. Borrell reiterated that Maduro will remain the de facto president, but the EU will not recognize his democratic legitimacy based on unverifiable election results.
Opposition Leader’s Claims
Opposition leader María Corina Machado has published electoral records that suggest Edmundo González received strong support, much greater than that obtained by Maduro [[4]]. However, the Venezuelan authorities have not released the official breakdown of the election results, further fueling concerns over the electoral process.
Regional Tensions
The dispute over the Essequibo region between Venezuela and Guyana has also contributed to regional tensions, with both countries claiming authority over the region [[1]]. This territorial dispute has further complicated the political landscape in Venezuela.
Conclusion
The EU’s refusal to
