He Wide Front of Uruguay will not officially attend the assumption of Nicolas Madurowhich will take place on January 10. This ceremony represents the beginning of a new mandate for the Venezuelan president, but the coalition of left will not send representatives in a formal capacity.
Some leaders will go to Caracasalthough not in official representation of the party, but in a personal and private capacity.
The organization of the event includes a “Great Festival of Antifascist Youth and Students,” scheduled for two days before the inauguration.
During a recent meeting, Pablo Álvarez, president of the International Relations Commission of the Broad Frontreported that none had arrived invitation formal for the ceremony.
Internal disagreements in the FA regarding participation in the event
Despite the lack of a specific call to the Frente Amplio, some sectors and leaders who acted as observers In the July elections they will receive invitations.
In those elections, Maduro proclaimed himself winner amidst complaints of fraud by the opposition and requests for transparency in the proceedings voting. On this occasion, the party will not attend as it did previously.
Among the attendees is the Revolutionary Workers Partyrepresented by Juan Armstrong, who has been a firm defender of the “Bolivarian revolution.”
Additionally, other members of the movement, such as former senator Hector Tajam and Gabriela Cultellihave been noted. Both are part of the Network of Intellectuals and Artists in Defense of Humanityan international organization.
The position of the Communist Party and other leftist sectors
From the Communist Party The intention to align with the decision of the Frente Amplio was also expressed. However, this does not exclude some members from attending in person.
In the previous elections, the communist leader Rony Corbo denounced attempts at a “coup” against Maduro by the opposition, reflecting the polarization in political rhetoric.
The proximity of the inauguration date has expanded the debate on whether the representation of the Uruguayan left should be firmer and more united in this event. Some critics within the Broad Front suggest that the position adopted should have been a topic of discussion in the Political Table of the match before making a final announcement.
Recognition of Edmundo González as president-elect
Simultaneously, the Venezuelan opponent Edmundo González Urrutia has been in the spotlight. After having fled to exilemet with the Uruguayan president Luis Lacalle Pou and the chancellor Omar Paganini in Montevideo. González has been recognized as president-elect by various countries, including several governments of both the right and the left in the region.
González’s international tour seeks to consolidate his support at a critical moment for Venezuelawhere Maduro prepares to begin his new mandate. Despite the controversy surrounding the legitimacy of the elections, the opposition leader seeks support from different governments, which highlights the importance of international unity against the Maduro regime.
González’s situation is complex, especially after the Maduro government issued a reward of $100,000 for information leading to his capture. This attempt at intimidation highlights the precarious situation of opposition leaders in Venezuela. According to the political analyst David Rico“the arrest warrant demonstrates the government’s fear.”
Since his arrival in Latin America, González’s agenda includes several stops, including Dominican Republic, Panama and possibly USA. Each visit aims to ensure greater international support, and your presence at these meetings can influence the international perception of the Venezuelan situation.
The recognition of González as “elected president” has been ratified not only in Latin America, but also in Europe. He European Parliament and countries like Italy have agreed to express their support for his figure. The Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Melonihas declared his commitment to the democratic transition in Venezuela, reaffirming his support for González.
