The US fears for the lives and safety of Venezuelan opposition leaders. This was reported by TASS Citing the US State Department.
“The Secretary of State expressed concern for their safety and well-being following the election and condemned any politically motivated violence and repression,” State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said in a written statement.
It is also claimed that Edmundo Gonzalez received more votes and won the presidential election.
Before that, US and EU lawmakers, who oversee international relations issues, issued a joint statement on Friday. expressionThey threatened Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro with “liability” if he did not voluntarily give up his powers as president after the latest elections.
The statement also called on Maduro and Gonzalez to begin negotiations for a peaceful transition of power in Venezuela.
Previously in Venezuela stated about the complete suppression of protests after the elections.
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Source: Gazeta
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