The administration Biden accused the government of Nicolás Maduro of distorting the electoral process this weekend in Venezuela.
In a statement, Secretary of State Antony Blinken assured that Nicolás Maduro’s regime “fearful of the voice and vote of Venezuelans, greatly distorts the process to determine the outcome of these regional elections. before the votes were cast“, says the letter. It affirmed that the government of Maduro deprived citizens of free and fair elections.
Blinken assured that on account of the harassment of political actors, the criminalization of opposition activities, the manipulation of voter lists and the censorship of the media, these elections do not reflect the will of the Venezuelan people.
The Secretary called on the questioned Maduro government to end its repression and allow Venezuelans to live in the country peacefully, stable and democratic.
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In addition, showed his support for the opposition leader Juan Guaidó, whom he called as interim president, and affirmed that the Biden administration will continue to work with Venezuelan partners through the diplomatic and economic tools available, “to press for the release of all those unjustly detained for political reasons, the independence of political parties, respect for freedom of expression. and other universal human rights, and an end to human rights abuses, “Blinken said.
