The results of the CNE cannot be recognized

Because there is no evidence to support them, says the EU

The European Union (EU) expressed deep concern about the situation in Venezuela after the presidential elections on July 28, and said in a statement that the regime had failed to meet international standards of electoral integrity.

He National Electoral Council (CNE) from Venezueladespite its commitment, has not published the voting records of the polling stations. The EU declared that “Without supporting evidence, the results published on August 2 by the CNE cannot be recognized.” He also noted that “any attempt to delay the full publication of the voting records will only cast further doubt on the credibility of the officially published results.”

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Minutes published by the opposition and reviewed by independent organizations suggest that Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia would win by a significant majority. In response, the EU called for an independent verification of the electoral registers, indicating that it should be carried out “if possible by an entity with international reputation.”

In this context, the EU stressed the importance of keeping demonstrations and protests peaceful. It called for calm and restraint, urging the Venezuelan authorities and security forces to “fully respect human rights, including freedom of expression and assembly.”

The bloc also expressed concern about the increase in arbitrary arrests and the continued harassment of the opposition. It demanded an end to these practices and the release of all political prisoners, stating that “The European Union is seriously concerned by the increasing number of arbitrary arrests and the continued harassment of the opposition.” He also praised the efforts of regional partners to promote dialogue and a negotiated solution to the crisis.

“Respecting the will of the Venezuelan people remains the only way for Venezuela to restore democracy and resolve the current humanitarian and socio-economic crisis”the text says.