Celso Amorim reiterated Brazil’s concern about the human rights situation in Venezuela, with more than 1,800 detained after the elections, and about the “new control mechanisms of civil society” established by the government of Nicolás Maduro after these elections.
The advisor for international affairs to the Presidency of Brazil, Celso Amorim, insisted this Tuesday that that country does not recognize the results of the Venezuelan presidential elections due to the lack of transparency.
In an appearance before the Foreign Relations Commission of the Chamber of Deputies, to explain Brazil’s position regarding the Venezuelan electoral process, Amorim stressed that since detailed results of the elections of July 28 were not published, in which the electoral authorities They proclaimed the victory of Nicolás Maduro, “the principle of transparency was not respected.”
He emphasized that, for this reason, Brazil “does not recognize” that result nor the victory that the opposition attributes to Edmundo González Urrutia, today exiled in Spain.
Regarding the minutes released by the opposition, he noted that “recognizing different results based on the data collected by a candidate would represent a dangerous precedent for democratic institutions.”
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In addition, the official reiterated his concern about the human rights situation in Venezuela, with more than 1,800 detained after the elections, and about the “new control mechanisms of civil society” established by the Maduro government after these elections.
According to Amorim, the “main interest” that guides Brazil “is to avoid tensions that threaten peace in South America,” although he reiterated that “the solution must be reached by the Venezuelans themselves,” as President Luiz Inácio Lula has said. Silva when referring to the Venezuelan situation.
Regarding relations between the governments of Venezuela and Brazil and a possible mediation of the political crisis, the advisor indicated that they are open “to contributing if there is a willingness on both sides,” with which they try to “maintain dialogue,” although he acknowledged that “It’s not easy.”
The tension between both countries, ideological and commercial partners, worsened last week when Lula’s government refused to accept Venezuela as a new member associated with the Brics forum.
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That position was considered by the Maduro administration as “an aggression” and “a hostile gesture.” The advisor explained that Brazil will maintain discretion and avoid discussing this matter through the press, and considered that the Venezuelan reaction has been “at the very least disproportionate.”
With information from Radio Union
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