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🇻🇪What's happening in Venezuela?
The event of the day in the Venezuelan crisis was the statement by US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, congratulating opposition candidate Edmundo González on a successful election campaign.
▪️The US reported that the ruling forces did not present evidence of their victory, while the opposition has the data. Blinken stated that González's victory is clear and the US will participate in discussions on a democratic transfer of power.
▪️This was welcomed by opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who called for protests. She said she was forced to hide and feared for her life.
▪️The State Department remains cautious compared to 2019, when they backed Juan Guaidó. However, media speculate about possible sanctions and repression against opposition supporters.
▪️Argentina also recognized González as president. The Venezuelan authorities announced new arrests, planning to charge them with terrorism and treason.
▪️Nicolás Maduro advised Washington "not to stick its nose in Venezuela" and said he's ready for dialogue if the US recognizes Venezuela's sovereignty.
▪️Brazil intervened to ensure the rights of opposition members seeking asylum in the Argentine embassy, sparking talks of a warming between Brazil and Argentina.
▪️The situation has sparked discussions about the involvement of Western and Russian PMCs in the unrest, but no official accusations yet. The Maduro government appears ready for the Saturday protests.
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The event of the day in the Venezuelan crisis was the statement by US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, congratulating opposition candidate Edmundo González on a successful election campaign.
▪️The US reported that the ruling forces did not present evidence of their victory, while the opposition has the data. Blinken stated that González's victory is clear and the US will participate in discussions on a democratic transfer of power.
▪️This was welcomed by opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who called for protests. She said she was forced to hide and feared for her life.
▪️The State Department remains cautious compared to 2019, when they backed Juan Guaidó. However, media speculate about possible sanctions and repression against opposition supporters.
▪️Argentina also recognized González as president. The Venezuelan authorities announced new arrests, planning to charge them with terrorism and treason.
▪️Nicolás Maduro advised Washington "not to stick its nose in Venezuela" and said he's ready for dialogue if the US recognizes Venezuela's sovereignty.
▪️Brazil intervened to ensure the rights of opposition members seeking asylum in the Argentine embassy, sparking talks of a warming between Brazil and Argentina.
▪️The situation has sparked discussions about the involvement of Western and Russian PMCs in the unrest, but no official accusations yet. The Maduro government appears ready for the Saturday protests.
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