Polling stations opened on Sunday morning. The US secretary of state called on Japan to respect the “democratic process” of the election, which is being held in a tense environment.
The Venezuelan president made the pledge after voting in Caracas on Sunday morning “Respect” The presidential election results are taking place in a tense environment with the opposition fearing fraud or manipulation.
“I acknowledge, acknowledge and respect the election arbiter, official press releases”Nicolás Maduro is seeking a third six-year term against poll favorite Edmundo González Urrutia. “I call on the ten presidential candidates (…) to respect, implement and publicly declare the official statement of the National Electoral Council.. A few days ago, the same Nicolás Maduro threatened the country “Blood Bath” If he loses power.
Blinken calls for respect for the “democratic process”.
Earlier today, the US Secretary of State made a courtesy call from Japan “Democratic Process” During the voting. “The Venezuelan people deserve an election that truly reflects their will, without manipulation”He emphasized this during the press conference “The international community will follow this very closely.” And ask “All parties must honor their obligations and respect the democratic process”.
Anthony Blinken also elected a “An important event at a critical time given the acute political, economic and humanitarian crises facing the country”. The United States wants to ease sanctions against Venezuela’s vital but seriously weakened oil sector at a time when wars in Ukraine and the Middle East are putting severe pressure on crude prices.
21 million voters
Venezuela has been a major source of migration pressure along the US southern border, which experts say will only worsen during the post-election political crisis. Washington insisted that finally lifting sanctions depended on a fair vote. According to experts, participation is one of the key elements of elections and the opposition needs a strong mobilization to win.
Polls in Venezuela opened at 6:00am local time (10:00 GMT) this Sunday, and 21 million of Venezuela’s 30 million people are expected to vote by 6:00pm (10:00pm GMT).
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