Welcome to our blog, where we bring you the latest news and updates on global events. Today, we delve into the situation in Venezuela following Sunday’s presidential election, which has sparked protests and violence across the country.
The Holy See, the spiritual governing body of the Roman Catholic Church, has called for all political parties in Venezuela to engage in dialogue and peaceful attitudes amidst reports of around 20 deaths in protests following the election results.
The protests erupted in Venezuelan cities after the government announced that President Nicolás Maduro had won a third term in office. The clashes between security forces and protesters have resulted in at least 20 fatalities, according to Human Rights Watch.
In response to the crisis, the Holy See’s Permanent Observer to the Organization of American States (OAS) voiced support for the Venezuelan Bishops’ call for electoral transparency. Msgr. Juan Antonio Cruz Serrano emphasized the democratic spirit of the Venezuelan people and their active participation in the electoral process.
Speaking at an OAS meeting in Washington DC, Msgr. Cruz highlighted the need for dialogue and the respect of differing opinions to resolve the current turmoil in Venezuela. He stressed that only through peaceful dialogue and the participation of all political actors can the country achieve democratic coexistence.
Meanwhile, the Carter Center, a US-based nonprofit founded by former President Jimmy Carter, criticized the Venezuelan election, stating it did not meet international standards for electoral integrity. The Center condemned the lack of transparency in disseminating election results and the bias shown by electoral authorities towards the ruling party.
As the situation in Venezuela remains precarious, we echo the calls for dialogue and peaceful resolution made by the Holy See and urge all parties involved to work towards a peaceful and democratic solution for the country.
