Chile Ends Ambassador Jaime Gazmuri's Mission in Venezuela Over Maduro's Electoral Fraud, Ahead of January 10 Inauguration

Jan 7, 2025, 01:58 PM

The Chilean government has decided to end the mission of its ambassador to Venezuela, Jaime Gazmuri, in response to the ongoing political situation under President Nicolás Maduro. This decision follows the presidential elections held on July 28, 2024, where Maduro claimed victory and is set to continue as president from January 10, 2025, amid allegations of electoral fraud. The move comes after Chilean diplomatic personnel were expelled from Caracas in August of the previous year, exacerbating the lack of openness and hindering effective bilateral dialogue. Chile expressed hope that Venezuela would return to the path of democracy and the promotion and protection of human rights, values currently absent in the country.