Chile's President Demands Transparency in Venezuelan Elections, First to Reject Maduro's Victory

Jul 29, 2024, 04:41 AM

Chilean President Gabriel Boric has called for transparency in the Venezuelan elections, emphasizing that the results must be timely and fully reflect the will of the people. Boric, a strong critic of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, stated that Chile and the international community would not accept any result that is not verifiable. He highlighted the difficulty in believing the results published by the Maduro regime and demanded full transparency in the electoral process, including the involvement of international observers. Boric also noted that millions of Venezuelans in exile demand transparency. Chile is the first country to reject the proclaimed victory of Maduro in this momentous election, urging other nations to follow suit.