María Corina Machado said on Wednesday that Nicolás Maduro must “understand that his best option” is to “enter into negotiations” with the opposition, which insists on the victory of Edmundo González Urrutia in the elections of July 28, despite the fact that the electoral body declared the president the winner.
According to Machado, this dialogue process must be based on “respect for the popular sovereignty exercised on July 28,” and although there is “no negotiation” yet, there is “absolute willingness” on the part of the opposition. In a virtual interview with the media, he said that in these conversations, “guarantees and incentives would be offered so that the transition would effectively flow in an orderly and stable manner.”
Although the call for negotiation is not new, Machado reiterates it when the PUD denounces a “fraud” by the National Electoral Council (CNE), which proclaimed Maduro reelected president with 51.95% of the votes, while González Urrutia obtained 43.18%, which is rejected by this sector that says it has “83.5%” of the records that demonstrate the “victory” of its standard-bearer.
Machado does not rule out that, with the support of Brazil, Mexico and Colombia – which last Thursday expressed their willingness to help in the efforts of “dialogue and search for agreements” – it will be possible to “establish terms for a clear, firm and effective negotiation,” a process in which “other countries can also join” as facilitators.
“They (Brazil, Mexico and Colombia) have a channel of communication that others do not have with the regime and I believe that they have effectively maintained a prudent position to be able to maintain this dialogue,” added the opposition member.
Machado urged Venezuelans not to become discouraged, and said that although she hopes that the political conflict resulting from the disputed election results announced by the National Electoral Council will be resolved “in a matter of hours or days,” she cannot promise a specific time.
“I cannot tell you how long it will take, but I can tell you what the destiny and outcome will be: the victory of the democratic forces, freedom, and the return of our children to a Venezuela that we will rebuild together with a lot of work and enormous pride for what we have achieved,” he said.
Machado acknowledged that there are still no negotiations with the government and ruled out the idea of repeating the elections because Venezuelan society “would not support it,” as well as the possibility of a negotiation that does not include her because “Venezuelan leaders are not elected by the international community, but by Venezuelans themselves.”
The national coordinator of Vente Venezuela insisted that the ruler Nicolás Maduro “has become increasingly isolated, internally and externally.”
“Today, what Maduro is left with is a circle of the top military leadership, which is not many, who are trying to ignore a reality that was expressed on July 28, but there is a base in the Armed Forces that knows how the voting centers behaved, that knows what happened in the centers where the military votes and also knows that there is enormous resistance both in the military and in civilian bodies to massive repression,” he insisted.
Machado denounced that the military high command “wants to pit the military against Venezuelan society” and that his and Edmundo González’s proposal is quite the opposite: “We are opening our arms to them, telling them that we are not their enemies and that we need an armed force at the service of Venezuelan society (…) what we demand is that they do not obey illegal orders of repression against their Venezuelan brothers, and I believe that this is a call that we should all repeat every day.”
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2024-09-08 03:35:45
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Venezuela’s Presidential Election Crisis: Calls for Negotiation and Democracy
The recent presidential election in Venezuela on July 28, 2024, has left the country in a state of political turmoil. The election, which saw incumbent President Nicolás Maduro declared the winner with 51.95% of the votes, has been disputed by the opposition, led by Edmundo González Urrutia, who claims to have won with 83.5% of the records [[2]]. This has led to calls for negotiation and a democratic resolution to the crisis.
Election Dispute and Fraud Allegations
The National Electoral Council (CNE) proclaimed Maduro the winner, but the opposition has rejected the results, citing fraud and irregularities. María Corina Machado, a prominent opposition figure, has called on Maduro to enter into negotiations with the opposition, stating that his best option is to respect the popular sovereignty exercised on July 28 [[3]]. Machado has emphasized the need for a dialogue process based on respect for the democratic will of the people.
International Support and Mediation
Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia have expressed their willingness to support dialogue and negotiations between the government and the opposition [[3]]. Machado believes that these countries can play a crucial role in facilitating a peaceful resolution to the crisis, citing their ability to maintain communication with the regime. Other countries may also join the efforts as facilitators, adding international pressure on the Venezuelan government to respect democratic principles.
Opposition’s Stance and Demands
The opposition has ruled out the possibility of repeating the elections, as Venezuelan society would not support it. Machado has also rejected the idea of negotiations that exclude her or other opposition leaders, emphasizing that Venezuelan leaders are elected by Venezuelans themselves, not by the international community [[3]]. The opposition demands a transparent and democratic process, with guarantees and incentives to ensure a smooth transition of power.
Maduro’s Isolation and Resistance
Machado has argued that Maduro has become increasingly isolated, both internally and externally, with a diminishing circle of top military leaders trying to ignore the reality of the election results [[3]]. However, there is still a significant base within the Armed Forces that is aware of the voting irregularities and resistance to Maduro’s rule.
Hope for Democracy and Freedom
Despite the uncertainty and tension surrounding the election crisis, Machado remains optimistic about the future of Venezuela. She believes that the democratic forces will ultimately prevail, and Venezuela will be rebuilt with freedom and pride. The resolve of the opposition and the international community to support democracy and human rights in Venezuela is a beacon of hope in these challenging times.
Conclusion
The Venezuelan presidential election crisis has highlighted the need for democratic principles and respect for human rights to be upheld in the country. The opposition’s call for negotiation and the international community’s willingness to support dialogue are crucial steps towards a peaceful resolution. As the situation continues to unfold, the world watches with bated breath, hoping for a swift and democratic resolution that will bring freedom and prosperity to the Venezuelan people.
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<a href="https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/ElezionipresidenzialiinVenezueladel2024″>[1]
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024Venezuelanpresidentialelection”>[2]
Venezuela’s Political Crisis: Opposition Calls for Negotiations with Maduro’s Government
In the wake of Venezuela’s disputed election results, opposition leader María Corina Machado has called on President Nicolás Maduro to enter into negotiations with the opposition, led by Edmundo González Urrutia. This comes after the National Electoral Council (CNE) declared Maduro the winner of the July 28 election with 51.95% of the votes, while González Urrutia obtained 43.18% [[2]].
Machado emphasized that the dialogue process must be based on “respect for the popular sovereignty exercised on July 28” and offered guarantees and incentives to ensure a smooth and stable transition[[[1]]. Despite the Venezuelan Prosecutor’s Office issuing an arrest warrant for González Urrutia, Machado remains optimistic about the prospects of negotiations, citing the support of Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia, which have expressed their willingness to facilitate the dialogue process [[2]].
The opposition has denounced the CNE’s results as fraudulent, claiming to have 83.5% of the records that demonstrate González Urrutia’s victory[[[1]]. Machado has ruled out the possibility of repeating the elections, as Venezuelan society would not support it, and emphasized that Venezuelan leaders are elected by Venezuelans themselves, not by the international community[[[1]].
Maduro’s government, on the other hand, has been accused of attempting to pit the military against Venezuelan society, with Machado and González Urrutia proposing a more inclusive approach, recognizing the importance of the Armed Forces in serving Venezuelan society rather than obeying illegal orders[[[1]].
The situation in Venezuela remains tense, with the opposition demanding a peaceful transition and the government seemingly unwilling to negotiate. Meanwhile, Maduro has made headlines by declaring Christmas in October, a move seen as an attempt to distract from the political crisis [[3]].
As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen whether negotiations between the government and the opposition will materialize, and whether international pressure will be sufficient to resolve the crisis in a peaceful and democratic manner.
Keywords: Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, María Corina Machado, Edmundo González Urrutia, opposition, election results, negotiations, political crisis, democracy.
