Santo Domingo.- The Central Electoral Board (JCE) reported this Wednesday that the Caracas office will not be operating as of today, due to the “indefinite suspension” of diplomatic relations between Venezuela and the Dominican Republic.
The JCE released this information through a statement on social media, in which it urges the Dominican community in the South American country to keep an eye on its social media to be informed about the “next actions” that will be taken.
The decision to “suspend” relations between the Dominican Republic and Venezuela was taken by Nicolás Maduro in rejection of the alleged interventionist actions of the Caribbean nation regarding the elections on Sunday, July 28, which grant him a third six-year term.
We inform the Dominican community in Venezuela 🇻🇪 that, in view of the measures announced by the Venezuelan Government, the Office of Services of the #JCE in Caracas will not be offering services starting today.
🔔Stay tuned to our social media. pic.twitter.com/KcRd9gsOxe
— JCE (@juntacentral) July 31, 2024
We invite you to read: Dominican Embassy and Consulate close in Venezuela; staff returned last night
Yesterday, the Embassy and Consulate General of the Dominican Republic in Venezuela closed their doors. Its diplomatic and consular staff returned to the country following Nicolás Maduro’s decision to suspend diplomatic relations.
The Dominican representatives returned between the afternoon and the evening of yesterday through the Las Americas International Airport (AILA), where they were received by a delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Jeres Suriel, Chargé d’Affaires of the Dominican Republic in Venezuela, after stepping on national territory, thanked President Luis Abinader for his efforts and support to return to his homeland.
