Amorim says there is no ‘magic way out’ of Venezuela situation

Special Advisor to the President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (PT), Celso Amorim, said that there is no “Magic exit“On the situation in Venezuela. The National Electoral Council has declared that the country’s president, Nicolás Maduro (United Socialist Party of Venezuela, left), has won the July 28 elections, but has not published the electoral records (ballot boxes). The opposition speaks of fraud and claims that its candidate, Edmundo González (United Democratic Platform, center-right), won the elections.

“We need to find a solution that is acceptable to both parties. [os lados]even if it’s not perfect for one or the other.He said this in an interview with the Spanish newspaper. The payspublished this Wednesday (August 28, 2024).

On Saturday (August 24), Lula’s government, along with Colombian President Gustavo Petro (Colombia Humana, left), issued a statement demanding data. “Verifiable“ From the elections. However, the two did not condemn the embarrassment imposed by the Chavez regime on Edmundo González, and they completely ignored the Maduro government’s threats to the opposition.

“President Lula, along with others, like President Petro, are trying to encourage a minimum level of understanding. We know it is difficult, but that is the spirit of the Barbados Agreement. [pelo qual chegaram ao acordo sobre as condições para as eleições presidenciais]Now, when the parties are not talking to each other, it becomes more difficult. Our task is to continue working with others, especially with Colombia and Mexico.“Amorim declared.

Venezuela’s Supreme Court of Justice decided on Thursday (August 22, 2024) not to publish the electoral records for the July 28 elections, which confirmed the president’s re-election.

“We cannot recognize President Maduro’s victory without seeing the minutes of the meeting, but we cannot recognize the alleged victory of the opposition either, otherwise we would be creating a very dangerous precedent. Even though they are copies of the official minutes. It is a real dilemma.– said Amorim.So, we came to propose New election hypothesis“He stated that.

“When Lula proposed new elections, both sides rejected it.“, He said. “And it will always be Venezuela that decides. Now, if we want to have good international coexistence, we have to take into account the opinions of other countries.He added.

According to Amorim, it is necessary to “Find a solution, and create a kind of facilitator group that does the dialogue.“with both sides”To find a solution that includes lifting sanctions“Imposed on Venezuela.

Asked if Brazil would accept a new Maduro government if the Venezuelan took office in January, Amorim replied: “Our doctrine in international law is to recognize states, not governments. That does not mean that, whether you like it or not, you have to maintain relations. Moreover, January is still a long way off, and we hope we can find a path that is acceptable to both. [os lados]Although it may not be the final solution,“

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Venezuela under Maduro

Venezuela lives under an authoritarian regime headed by Nicholas mature61 years old. There is no freedom of the press. People can be arrested for “political crimes.” The Organization of American States Published Note In May 2021 (PDF – 179 KB) Regarding “illegal appointment” To the National Electoral Council. Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Reported violations in October 2022 (PDF file – 150 KB), November 2022 (PDF – 161 KB) and March 2023 (PDF – 151 KB). a report From Human Rights Watch released In 2023 (PDF – 5 MB) it states that 7.1 million Venezuelans have fled the country since 2014.

Maduro denies the country is under a dictatorship. He says there are regular elections and the opposition simply cannot win.

Presidential Elections Done July 28, 2024 is disputed by the international community. Main opposition leader Maria Corina, It was banned. In June 2023 to hold public office for 15 years. Venezuelan Supreme Court certain Decision in January 2024. He claimed “Administrative violations” which she allegedly committed while she was a deputy from 2011 to 2014. “Corruption conspiracy” To support Juan Guaido.

Corina sent the ally Corina Joris To compete. However, Joris Unable to formalize the request Due to an alleged flaw in the electoral system. Diplomat Edmundo Gonzalez Took over The role of being the main opposition candidate.

The National Electoral Council controlled by the Venezuelan government Advertise On July 28, 2024, Maduro’s victory. The apparatus certain The result is on August 2, 2024, but the ballots have not been published. The Venezuelan Supreme Court of Justice, controlled by the current regime, said on August 22, 2024, that the bulletins will not be issued.

The Carter Center, a respected organization founded by former US President United States of America Jimmy Carter, It is considered That the elections in Venezuela “They were not democrats.” Read complete (In English – PDF – 107 KB) From the statement.

The results were later objected to by the European Union and several countries, including the United States, Mexico, Argentina, Costa Rica, Chile, Ecuador, Guatemala, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, the Dominican Republic and Uruguay. Brazil has not yet recognized Maduro’s election in 2024, but it is not making the tougher demands of other countries that point to fraud in the process. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (PT) He even said that he did not see anything unusual in the elections that took place in the country.

Human Rights Watch criticized Presidents Lula and Gustavo Petro (Colombia) and Andrés Manuel López Obrador (Mexico) in August 2024. In a letter sent to the three presidents, they stated that it was necessary for them to reconsider their positions on Venezuela and criticized the leaders’ position and proposals to resolve the impasse, such as new elections and a general amnesty. Read complete Document (PDF – 2 MB).