During his intervention in the High Level Debate of the 79th Period of Sessions of the General Assembly of the United Nations, the Peruvian Foreign Minister, Elmer Schialer, announced that Peru does not recognize the official results of the elections held on July 28 in Venezuela, where the current president, Nicolás Maduro, was proclaimed the winner.
Schialer pointed out that the National Electoral Council (CNE) of Venezuela has not complied with showing the original minutes of the scrutiny, which calls into question the transparency of the electoral process.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Peru emphasized that the results proclaimed by the CNE “do not legitimately reflect the popular will of the Venezuelan citizens,” and, consequently, Peru does not support said results.
“The officially proclaimed results have not complied with the Venezuelan legal obligation to show with transparency and impartiality the original minutes of the scrutiny,” Schialer said during his speech.
The diplomat also referred to the importance of avoiding the use of force in international relations, condemning any aggression or acquisition of territories by violent means. In this sense, Schialer reaffirmed Peru’s commitment to respect for the United Nations Charter and international law.
In addition, the chancellor addressed the need to reform the UN Security Council, suggesting a review of the prerogatives of its Permanent Members, especially the right of veto, which, according to Schialer, sometimes responds to political interests instead of serving humanitarian issues.
Finally, Schialer reaffirmed Peru’s commitment to UN Peace Operations, highlighting that, since 1958, the country has contributed with its Armed Forces and National Police.
Currently, more than 250 Peruvian troops are deployed, and a Quick Reaction Force composed of 200 members has been offered to be deployed when the UN requires it.
