A group of countries seized by the multidimensional
crisis affecting Venezuela, including members of the
Lima Group and other countries committed to supporting the recovery of democracy there, reiterate that the elections to renew the National Assembly of Venezuela on December 6 lack legality and legitimacy.
According to a joint statement, released by the
Peruvian Foreign Affairs Ministry, the elections were carried out without the minimum guarantees of a democratic process, which include freedom, security, and transparency, as well as the integrity of ballots, the participation of all political forces, and inclusion of international observation.
"We call on the international community to join in the rejection of these fraudulent elections and support the efforts for the recovery of democracy, the respect of human rights, and the rule of law in Venezuela," reads the document.
Additionally, they call on the actors of all Venezuela, of all ideological tendencies and party affiliations, to prioritize the interests of such country and urgently commit to supporting a transition process —defined and driven by Venezuelans— to find a peaceful and constitutional solution that will lead the country to free, fair, and credible presidential as well as parliamentary elections, as soon as possible.
The signatory countries include Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, and Saint Lucia.
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Publicado: 7/12/2020