U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has expressed serious concerns regarding the results of Venezuela's recent presidential election. Blinken emphasized the importance of counting every vote fairly and transparently and called for Venezuela's electoral authorities to publish a detailed tabulation of votes to ensure transparency and accountability. He applauded the Venezuelan people for their participation in the July 28 presidential election despite significant challenges. Blinken also stated that the announced results, which declared Nicolás Maduro the winner, do not reflect the will or votes of the Venezuelan people and noted that the international community is closely monitoring the situation.
