Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Thursday that the Biden regime officially recognizes Edmundo González Urrutia as the legitimate winner of Venezuela’s July 28 presidential election.
This statement comes after widespread allegations of electoral fraud and manipulation by the Maduro regime.
In a statement, Blinken commended the Venezuelan people for their resilience and participation in an election marred by significant challenges.
“At least 12 million Venezuelans peacefully went to the polls and exercised one of the most powerful rights given to people in any democracy: the right to vote,” he said.
However, he condemned the National Electoral Council (CNE), which is widely viewed as a tool of Nicolás Maduro’s government, for its handling of the election results.
“The CNE’s rapid declaration of Nicolás Maduro as the winner came with no supporting evidence,” Blinken said.
He highlighted that despite calls from both Venezuelans and the international community, the CNE has failed to publish crucial data, including disaggregated vote tallies and official precinct-level results.
Blinken condemned Maduro’s threats against opposition leaders, including Edmundo González and María Corina Machado. He called for their protection and the immediate release of all individuals arrested for peacefully participating in the electoral process.
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