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The President of Uruguay, Luis Lacalle Pouused his social networks this Sunday to reiterate his position regarding the political situation in Venezuela. This statement came after the regime of Nicolas Maduro revoke the permission previously granted to Brazil to represent Argentina’s interests in Venezuela. The measure has generated international reactions.
The act of revoking the permit surprised many and the Uruguayan president was one of the first to react. “The passage of time should not make us lower the intensity of our claims and our voice before the A dictatorship that insists on trampling on everything“Lacalle Pou said. The statement highlights his firmness in the face of what he considers violations of international law committed by the Venezuelan government.
In an official statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay, deep concern was expressed about this revocation. The Uruguayan government described the decision as “unjustified”, pointing out that it represents a violation of international regulations and directly affects the rights of Venezuelan citizens seeking asylum in the Argentine diplomatic representation. The situation is interpreted as an attempt at siege.
Concern for asylum seekers in Venezuela
The statement highlighted that many Venezuelan citizens seeking asylum in facilities in Brazil and Argentina face harassment by the regime’s security forces.
“The Government of Uruguay denounces that the actions of the Venezuelan regime are in violation of the 1954 Caracas Convention on Diplomatic Asylum and the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations,” the text stated.
Spain welcomes opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia
In another related development, the Spanish government announced that Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia has been welcomed in Spain. González Urrutia left Caracas on a Spanish Air Force plane, in a move that reflects the tense political situation in Venezuela. This transfer was carried out following a formal request from the opposition leader and was arranged at a diplomatic level by Spain.
The arrival of Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia Spain marks a new chapter in the history of the Venezuelan opposition. According to documents presented by the opposition, González Urrutia was the candidate with the most votes in the presidential elections. However, these results were not recognized by the Venezuelan government. Ripe, who declared himself the winner without presenting adequate evidence to support this proclamation.
