After the deadline to register the candidates who will participate in the presidential elections on July 28, in which the National Electoral Council (CNE)[2]did not allow access for the[3]Democratic Unitary Platform (PUD) apply for teacher Corina Yoris there have been multiple reactions in the international arena regarding this fact.
This Tuesday the Brazilian government led by Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva,expressed his concern about the development of the process regarding the presidential elections in Venezuela in response to this, he pointed out the series of impediments that Professor Corina Yoris was subject to, which in his opinion does not go hand in hand with the Barbados Agreement.
“Based on the information available, it is observed that the candidate indicated by the Unitary Platform, a political opposition force, and on whom no judicial decisions weighed, was prevented from registering, which is not compatible with the Barbados agreements.”reads part of the statement issued by the Brazilian Foreign Ministry.
A very similar position was shared by the government of Gustavo Petrowhich through a statement also expressed its concern about the series of obstacles that the PUD opposition bloc had to face in order to nominate its candidate Corina Yoris.
Faced with this situation, the Colombian government demanded guarantees for all those who want to participate in the presidential elections in Venezuela.
“Colombia expresses its concern about the recent events that occurred on the occasion of the registration of some presidential candidacies, particularly in relation to the difficulties faced by majority sectors of the opposition – such as the Democratic Unitary Platform and the Vente Venezuela Movement, among others -, which which could affect the confidence in some sectors of the international community in the transparency and competitiveness of the electoral process that will culminate with the presidential elections on December 28. julio“, highlights the writing.
This position does not seem to have been very popular with the administration of Nicolás Maduro, and his chancellor, Yván Gil,He did not hesitate to confront these statements, classifying them as “gross interference.”
“Driven by the need to please the designs of the US State Department, the Colombian Foreign Ministry takes a false step and commits an act of gross interference in matters that only concern Venezuelans.“, Gil posted on his official account on the social network X. Chancellor, Omar Paganini, did not hesitate to assure that in Venezuela it is consolidating as “ a dictatorship “, given that in his opinion the electoral process “has been completely distorted”.
The Chancellor of Uruguay, Omar Paganini, emphasized in a press conference held at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, that they have been confirmed “the worst forecasts“, after the illegal disqualification of María Corina Machado and after the various obstacles that were generated to prevent the registration of Corina Yoris in the CNE.
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Analyzing the Recent Election Developments in Venezuela
The Venezuelan presidential elections recently took place on July 28, 2024. However, the event was marred by controversy when the National Electoral Council (CNE) denied access to the Democratic Unitary Platform (PUD) to register their candidate, Corina Yoris.
Among the countries that reacted to this development is Brazil, whose government expressed concern about the process surrounding Venezuela’s presidential elections. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva noted that preventing Professor Yoris from registering was inconsistent with the Barbados Agreement. This concern is shared by the government of Gustavo Petro in Colombia, which demanded guarantees for those wishing to participate in the elections.
Fast forward to the election’s outcome; Nicolas Maduro secured a disputed electoral win over Edmundo Gonzalez on July 28, 2024, as seen in the recent web search results[[ and [1]]. Maduro’s victory has been disputed and is seen as another step towards authoritarianism in the country.
Given these developments, it is clear that Venezuela’s elections have not only raised eyebrows within its own borders but also have garnered international attention. What remains to be seen is how the situation will evolve under Maduro’s reign and whether there will be increased calls for democratization or acknowledgment of Venezuela as an authoritarian regime.
The aftermath of the election has seen protests break out across the country, with many questioning the legitimacy of Maduro’s government. Furthermore, it has led to deepening ties between Venezuela and other authoritarian regimes. The international community has expressed its concern, with joint statements issued by countries condemning the developments[[], though tangible actions remain limited.
As I conclude this analysis, I am reminded of the dire need for real, effective reforms in Venezuela to promote transparency, accountability, and the well-being of its citizens.