‘Serious concerns, incredible results’: World reacts to Venezuela’s controversial poll showing Maduro victory

Leaders of the Americas and beyond VenezuelaVenezuela’s electoral authorities announced shortly after midnight on Monday that President Nicolas Maduro had won a third term, despite multiple exit polls pointing to an opposition victory.

U.S. Secretary of State

“We announced a while ago VenezuelaThe Election Commission has serious concerns that the results announced do not reflect the will and vote of the voters. Venezuela“n people,” said US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Chilean President Gabriel Boric

“The Maduro regime must understand that the results are incredible. The international community, especially VenezuelaIncluding millions of people VenezuelaNS in exile demands full transparency… We will not accept results that cannot be verified from Chile.”

Guatemalan President Bernardo Arevalo

“Venezuela We need transparent and accurate election results that reflect the will of the people. We view the results announced by the Electoral Commission (CNE) with great skepticism. This is why the reports of the electoral observers are essential and we must defend them today more than ever. VenezuelaNumber of votes for ns.

President of Uruguay Luis Lacalle Pou

“No way! It was an open secret. They intended to ‘win’ regardless of the actual outcome. The process leading up to Election Day and the vote count was clearly flawed. You cannot concede a victory if you cannot trust the form and mechanisms used to achieve it.”

European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell

“ Venezuela “The people have peacefully and en masse voted for the future of their country. Their will must be respected. It is vital that we ensure full transparency of the electoral process, including detailed counting and access to the records of votes at polling stations.”

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Colombian Minister of Foreign Affairs Luis Gilberto Murillo

“Having been in constant contact with all political actors involved in the presidential election, we believe it is essential that voices from all walks of life are heard. It is important that doubts about the election results are resolved. We call for the counting of the votes, their verification and an independent audit to take place as soon as possible.”

Peruvian Foreign Minister Javier Gonzalez Olaechea

“I completely condemn these fraudulent acts carried out with the intent to defraud. VenezuelaPeru will not tolerate the violation of its people’s will. Venezuelan people.”

“Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Peru Venezuela He was immediately recalled for consultation.”

President of Costa Rica

“The Government of Costa Rica firmly rejects the proclamation of Nicolás Maduro as President of the Bolivarian Republic of Costa Rica.” VenezuelaWe will work with democratic governments on the continent and international organizations to: Venezuela“n people are respected.”

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel

“Nicolas Maduro, my brother, your victory, the victory of the Bolivarians and the Chavistas, is a clear and unequivocal defeat of the pro-imperialist opposition. They also defeated the regionalist, interventionist and Monroe right wing. The voice of the people was heard and the revolution has won.”

Former President Raul Castro called Maduro to congratulate him, according to Diaz-Canel’s office.

Honduran President Xiomara Castro

“I send special congratulations and democratic, socialist and revolutionary greetings to President Nicolas Maduro and his brave people. Venezuela Their uncontested victory reaffirms their sovereignty and the historical legacy of Commander Hugo Chavez.”

Bolivian President Luis Arce

“We have been closely watching this democratic celebration. VenezuelaThe vote of the people at the polls was respected, and we wish to express our willingness to continue to strengthen the ties of friendship, cooperation and solidarity with the Bolivarian Republic. Venezuela“

Spanish Foreign Minister

Spanish Minister Jose Manuel Alvarez called on Venezuela to ensure “full transparency” in the vote tally after President Maduro was re-elected in a controversial vote on Monday. “What we are asking for is total transparency of the process, which is why we ask and expect the results to be published table by table so that we can verify them,” Alvarez told radio station Cadena Ser.

“At this point, some raw numbers have been released and, as we can see, opinions are divided,” he wrote on X. “The democratic will of the Venezuelan people must be respected,” he said. “We ask that the calm and civic spirit that characterized Election Day be maintained.”

China

China congratulated President Maduro on his re-election after a vote in which Venezuela’s opposition and key regional countries swiftly rejected the official results. “China congratulates Venezuela on the smooth conduct of its presidential elections and congratulates President Maduro on his re-election,” Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said at a regular press conference. “China is ready to strengthen the two countries’ all-weather strategic partnership to further benefit the two peoples,” the spokesman said, adding that “China and Venezuela are good friends.”

Argentine President Javier Milley before the results were announced

“Argentina will not accept new wrongdoings and expects the armed forces to defend democracy and the will of the people this time.”

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Colombian Minister of Foreign Affairs Luis Gilberto Murillo

“Having been in constant contact with all political actors involved in the presidential election, we believe it is essential that voices from all walks of life are heard. It is important that doubts about the election results are resolved. We call for the counting of the votes, their verification and an independent audit to take place as soon as possible.”

Peruvian Foreign Minister Javier Gonzalez Olaechea

“I completely condemn these fraudulent acts carried out with the intent to defraud. VenezuelaPeru will not tolerate the violation of its people’s will. Venezuelan people.”

“Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Peru Venezuela He was immediately recalled for consultation.”

President of Costa Rica

“The Government of Costa Rica firmly rejects the proclamation of Nicolás Maduro as President of the Bolivarian Republic of Costa Rica.” VenezuelaWe consider this practice to be fraudulent. We will work with democratic governments on the continent and international organizations to Venezuela“n people are respected.”

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel

“Nicolas Maduro, my brother, your victory, the victory of the Bolivarians and the Chavistas, is a clear and unequivocal defeat of the pro-imperialist opposition. They also defeated the regionalist, interventionist and Monroe right wing. The voice of the people was heard and the revolution has won.”

Former President Raul Castro called Maduro to congratulate him, according to Diaz-Canel’s office.

Honduran President Xiomara Castro

“I send special congratulations and democratic, socialist and revolutionary greetings to President Nicolas Maduro and his brave people. Venezuela Their uncontested victory reaffirms their sovereignty and the historical legacy of Commander Hugo Chavez.”

Bolivian President Luis Arce

“We have been closely watching this democratic celebration. VenezuelaThe vote of the people at the polls was respected, and we wish to express our willingness to continue to strengthen the ties of friendship, cooperation and solidarity with the Bolivarian Republic. Venezuela“

Spanish Foreign Minister

Spanish Minister Jose Manuel Alvarez called on Venezuela to ensure “full transparency” in the vote tally after President Maduro was re-elected in a controversial vote on Monday. “What we are asking for is total transparency of the process, which is why we ask and expect the results to be published table by table so that we can verify them,” Alvarez told radio station Cadena Ser.

“At this point, some raw numbers have been released and, as we can see, opinions are divided,” he wrote on X. “The democratic will of the Venezuelan people must be respected,” he said. “We ask that the calm and civic spirit that characterized Election Day be maintained.”

China

China congratulated President Maduro on his re-election after a vote in which Venezuela’s opposition and key regional countries swiftly rejected the official results. “China congratulates Venezuela on the smooth conduct of its presidential elections and congratulates President Maduro on his re-election,” Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said at a regular press conference. “China is ready to strengthen the two countries’ all-weather strategic partnership to further benefit the two peoples,” the spokesman said, adding that “China and Venezuela are good friends.”

Argentine President Javier Milley before the results were announced

“Argentina will not accept new wrongdoings and expects the armed forces to defend democracy and the will of the people this time.”