The Organization of American States (OAS) has approved a resolution demanding transparency in the Venezuelan electoral process, marking a significant development in the ongoing crisis surrounding the disputed July 28 presidential election. The resolution, passed by consensus among 26 member countries, calls for the immediate publication of voting records and an impartial verification of the results.The OAS resolution urges Venezuela’s National Electoral Council (CNE) to ‘publish quickly the minutes with the results of the presidential vote at the level of each electoral section’ and allow for ‘an impartial verification of the results’. This move comes in response to widespread allegations of fraud and violent protests that erupted after the CNE declared Nicolás Maduro the winner with 51% of the vote, compared to 46% for opposition candidate Edmundo González.The international community has intensified its calls for transparency and respect for democratic principles in Venezuela. The European Union and 22 other countries have issued a joint statement demanding an ‘impartial and independent verification’ of the election results. They expressed deep concern over reports of violence and repression against protesters, which has reportedly resulted in at least 25 deaths and over 2,400 arrests.The resolution also addresses broader issues of human rights and political freedoms in Venezuela. It calls on the Maduro government to respect ‘the right to peaceful assembly’ without reprisals, ensure freedom from arbitrary detention, and guarantee fair trials. Additionally, it requests the protection of diplomatic personnel and asylum seekers in embassies and consulates.While the OAS resolution represents a unified stance from much of the international community, its practical impact remains uncertain. Venezuela withdrew from the OAS in 2019, potentially limiting the organization’s influence. Meanwhile, some key regional players, such as Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, have taken a more cautious approach, suggesting new elections as a potential solution to the crisis.
Key points
- OAS approves resolution demanding publication of Venezuelan election results and impartial verification.
- European Union and 22 countries call for transparent and independent verification of election results.
- Protests in Venezuela have reportedly led to at least 25 deaths and over 2,400 arrests.
- International community expresses concern over human rights violations and political repression in Venezuela.
Contradictions👾While most sources report widespread international concern over the Venezuelan election, Brazilian President Lula da Silva has taken a more cautious stance, suggesting new elections rather than outright condemnation of the Maduro government.
