Colombia Urges International Audit of Venezuela's Presidential Election Results
-
Loading... - Lydia Zeno
- 01 Aug 2024
- 44 Views
- 0 Like
- 0 Comment
Colombia's Foreign Minister, Luis Murillo, has called on the Venezuelan government to release the official results of Sunday's presidential election, urging the international community to conduct an audit to ensure transparency and fairness.
In a video statement posted on X, Murillo emphasized the importance of verifying the election outcome to ensure peace in Venezuela. "For peace in Venezuela, it's necessary to see all the certificates of the final results and for them to be audited by the world," he said.
The Venezuelan national electoral authority has declared President Nicolas Maduro the winner of the election, but the results have been met with widespread skepticism. Opposition politicians and independent pollsters have questioned the legitimacy of the reported win, citing allegations of fraud and implausible results.
By calling for an international audit, Colombia aims to promote transparency and accountability in the electoral process, ensuring that the will of the Venezuelan people is respected. The move is seen as a crucial step towards promoting stability and democracy in the region.
