Maduro’s Controversial Re-Election Remarks
- CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro asserted Monday that the nation is experiencing its "best political moment," a claim made nine months after presidential elections that...
- During his weekly television program, With Maduro+, the Chavista leader stated, "Nine months of the battle we gave for peace, for freedom, for sovereignty, for democracy, nine months...
- Maduro reiterated that sovereignty resides with the people,who exercise it continuously,referencing a recent communal consultation where communities voted on government-funded projects.
maduro Claims “Best Political Moment” amidst Opposition Fraud Allegations
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CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro asserted Monday that the nation is experiencing its “best political moment,” a claim made nine months after presidential elections that saw him declared the victor by the National Electoral Council (CNE).This outcome continues to be disputed by a significant portion of the opposition and members of the international community.
During his weekly television program, With Maduro+, the Chavista leader stated, “Nine months of the battle we gave for peace, for freedom, for sovereignty, for democracy, nine months and we are at our best political moment, the best moment of the peace in Venezuela.”
Maduro reiterated that sovereignty resides with the people,who exercise it continuously,referencing a recent communal consultation where communities voted on government-funded projects. He framed this as further validation of his leadership.
“We have made 31 constitutional elections, we have won 29, the last one nine months ago,” Maduro said. “Now we go on May 25 (regional and legislative elections) what will be a world record, the 32 choice, the final decision remains in the hands of the people, to continue moving forward in a constructive agenda, the constructive agenda 2025-2031.”
Opposition Leaders Denounce “Fraud”
However,Maduro’s claims are sharply contested. Opposition leaders Juan Pablo Guanipa and César Pérez Vivas separately denounced what they described as electoral “fraud” in the July 28, 2024, presidential election that returned maduro to power.
Guanipa stated that July 28 marked “a heroic deed” where “millions of Venezuelans” voiced their desire for “freedom, justice, and a decent future,” alluding to the opposition’s belief that Edmundo González Urrutia was the rightful winner.
Guanipa added that an “unworthy” figure had seized the presidency and suppressed dissent, “pursued and imprisoned those who wanted, to anyone who would have been part of the great popular triumph that he tries to make fun.”
Pérez Vivas echoed these sentiments, characterizing Maduro’s victory as a “robbery” of “popular sovereignty” by Maduro and his allies.
Concerns Over Election Openness
Maduro’s victory was proclaimed based on results that have not been fully disclosed, despite the official schedule for the election including their publication. The election was overseen by rectors believed to be aligned with Chavismo.
The Democratic Unitary Platform (PUD),the main opposition alliance,has accused Maduro of executing a “coup d’etat,” insisting that their candidate,González Urrutia,won the election. The PUD claims to possess 85.18% of the voting records to support their assertion.
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maduro Claims “Best Political Moment” Amidst Opposition Fraud Allegations
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro during a recent address.(EFE) CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan President Nicolás maduro asserted Monday that the nation is experiencing its “best political moment,” a claim made nine months after presidential elections that saw him declared the victor by the National Electoral Council (CNE). This outcome continues to be disputed by a meaningful portion of the opposition and members of the international community.
During his weekly television program, With Maduro+, the Chavista leader stated, “Nine months of the battle we gave for peace, for freedom, for sovereignty, for democracy, nine months and we are at our best political moment, the best moment of the peace in Venezuela.”
Maduro reiterated that sovereignty resides with the people, who exercise it continuously, referencing a recent communal consultation where communities voted on government-funded projects. He framed this as further validation of his leadership.
“We have made 31 constitutional elections,we have won 29,the last one nine months ago,” Maduro said. “Now we go on May 25 (regional and legislative elections) what will be a world record, the 32 choice, the final decision remains in the hands of the people, to continue moving forward in a constructive agenda, the constructive agenda 2025-2031.”
Opposition Leaders Denounce “Fraud”
However,Maduro’s claims are sharply contested. Opposition leaders Juan Pablo Guanipa and César Pérez Vivas separately denounced what they described as electoral “fraud” in the July 28, 2024, presidential election that returned Maduro to power.
Guanipa stated that July 28 marked “a heroic deed” where ”millions of Venezuelans” voiced their desire for “freedom, justice, and a decent future,” alluding to the opposition’s belief that Edmundo González Urrutia was the rightful winner.
Guanipa added that an “unworthy” figure had seized the presidency and suppressed dissent, “pursued and imprisoned those who wanted, to anyone who would have been part of the great popular triumph that he tries to make fun.”
Pérez Vivas echoed these sentiments, characterizing maduro’s victory as a “robbery” of “popular sovereignty” by Maduro and his allies.
concerns Over election Openness
Maduro’s victory was proclaimed based on results that have not been fully disclosed, despite the official schedule for the election including their publication.The election was overseen by rectors believed to be aligned with Chavismo.
The Democratic unitary Platform (PUD), the main opposition alliance, has accused Maduro of executing a “coup d’etat,” insisting that their candidate, González Urrutia, won the election. The PUD claims to possess 85.18% of the voting records to support their assertion.
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