after the years scatter and hatred The Venezuelan opposition, which has always favored Nicolás Maduro, announced that it would hold an election on October 23. joint candidate Dozens of candidates, some of whom are members of the Unitary Platform, are expected to determine the current president’s opponent to participate in the 2024 presidential election. The election campaign will begin on August 22.
“We will act as impartial arbiters of this process, we must unite for change in Venezuela,” said Jesús María Casal, head of the National Primary Commission (CNP). A significant part of the opponents of Madurism immediately supported the organization. “We believe that the change our people long for is possible in 2024. It’s time to meet, let’s work together to rebuild our beloved homeland, Venezuela,” said the former presidential candidate. Henrique Capriles.
Juan Guaidó self-proclaimed two years ago “responsible presidentHe also endorsed the step taken by the opposition forces of Venezuela, whose “temporary mandate” was terminated with impunity and unluckily, in the face of the indifference of the United States, its main supporter. country and face the dictatorship, but also heal wounds“, he said, openly acknowledging the wear and tear caused by the internal conflicts of recent years.
The opposition achieved a major political victory by defeating the Government in the 2015 parliamentary elections. However, this trend could not be sustained over time. relevant departments, strategy issues In front of Miraflores Palace and personal ambitions, they thinned their weight. “We will choose a leader in the primary, but we must also reach a management agreement,” Guaidó said.
social democrat Henry Ramos Allup He also applauded the decision. “The CNP is made up of impeccable civil society members and has the full support of candidates and organizations whose actions will compete to select the only opposition candidate without pretext.”
Casal underlined that the State-controlled National Electoral Council (CNE) should guarantee special days for registration in the primary elections. If they do not have the technical support of that body, the opposition will run the primary elections on its own. Casal pointed out that from now on, the participation of the dissatisfied community with the Government will be crucial to establish not only a consensus-based candidate but also a new hope of transformation after years of frustration. “We put the primary elections in the hands of the people.‘, he summed up.