The Primero Justicia party indicated that they seek to strengthen opposition unity and continue to exert pressure to respect the “will of the Venezuelan people.” Likewise, he assured that he will continue defending the publication of the electoral records from July 28.
On October 12, the National Political Committee of the party Justice First (PJ) approved a Strategic Political Plan for the defense of Popular Sovereignty and Strengthening Democratic Unity. This was announced by the political organization on its X account on October 13.
Among the strategic lines of his plan, PJ pointed out that there is the strengthening of the opposition leadership, a consolidation in the structure of its decision-making, the reinforcement of unity, the defense of national sovereignty, the publication of electoral records and the transparent audit of the electoral results of the elections held on July 28.
“From our party, we are committed to consolidating and defending the electoral victory of July 28, strengthening the opposition unity and exerting internal and external pressure so that the will of the Venezuelan people is respected, promoting a democratic and transparent agenda,” the party expressed. in his statement.
First Justice, after long hours of debate and work by its National Political Committee, approved yesterday its Strategic Political Plan for the defense of Popular Sovereignty and Strengthening Democratic Unity.
From our party we are committed to…
— Primero Justicia (@Pr1meroJusticia) October 13, 2024
PJ also assured that his focus “is on staying close to the needs and demands of the Venezuelan people, never losing sight of the fact that our fundamental objective is to be part of the solution and overcoming the serious humanitarian crisis that our country is suffering.”
Internal crisis in Primero Justicia
The approval of this plan occurs after on September 23, Henrique Capriles formalized his resignation from the board of directors of Primero Justicia with a letter dated September 19.
At the time of his resignation, he confirmed as reasons the loss of vision of the board, in the absence of internal unity and collegial leadership of the party. Likewise, he said that there are “irreconcilable differences” between a large part of the organization.
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In addition, he accused Julio Borges, founder and vice president of strategy, communication and international relations of Primero Justicia, of putting the personal before the functioning of the party. “Borges manages the party’s communications, giving priority to his particular interests and who also has a long history of paid use of networks and portals to attack and discredit, even members of this party and the Venezuelan opposition,” he said in his statement. .
My commitment to our Venezuela and the reunion of the Venezuelan family will remain intact.
I will continue fighting here, in this country, together with our militancy and leadership in the states, municipalities and parishes to open paths that lead to a better future for our… pic.twitter.com/uIboaUlhqs
— Henrique Capriles R. (@hcapriles) September 23, 2024
Likewise, PJ announced on September 23 the “self-exclusion” of former deputy Eudoro González Dellán, whom they accused of having acted “unilaterally” in the exile of Edmundo González Urrutia to Spain.
On the other hand, they rejected Capriles’ resignation and reported that they would create a working group with the objective of studying the elements described in the letter presented.
Leaders of the yellow awning have publicly expressed their positions on what is happening in the organization, while they debate internally about the crisis they face.
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