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Brazil's Lula Acknowledges Venezuelan Election as Normal, Electoral Tribunal Recognizes Maduro

Jul 30, 2024, 08:32 PM

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has expressed his conviction that the recent elections in Venezuela were conducted normally and calmly. Lula stated that if the voting tallies show Nicolás Maduro as the winner, it is the obligation of all to recognize the result. The Electoral Tribunal recognized Maduro as the victor, although the opposition has not yet. This stance contrasts with other South American nations that have been critical of Maduro's regime. Lula's comments mark his first public statement on the Venezuelan electoral process.