UN chief “regrets” that elections in Venezuela are “obstructed”

The secretary general of UN, António Guterres“regrets any event that may hinder“the presidential electoral process in Venezuela after the arrest of two opposition collaborators Maria Corina Machadohis spokesperson said this Thursday.

Guterresrecalls the need to guarantee the right to vote and to be elected through genuine periodic elections” and reiterates its call for “comply with agreements in good faith” who he committed to Venezuelasaid the spokesman Farhan Haq.

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The spokesperson referred in particular to the Barbados Agreement by the government of the president Nicolás Maduro and the opposition to review the disqualification of opposition leaders, in a negotiation mediated by Norway and in which it was fundamental U.S.

The day before, Venezuelan authorities linked Machado, who has been disqualified from holding any public office for 15 years, with plans to “destabilizing actions” ahead of the July 28 presidential elections and two of his closest associates were arrested.

Despite her disqualification, the training leader Sell ​​Venezuela She is the big favorite in polls that give her up to 72% acceptance against Maduro, who aspires to a third term.

The vice president Delcy Rodriguez reacted todisdain internal and external threats against the Venezuelan people and position their opinions behind the country’s back”.

“Venezuela will continue its path in defense of democracy, peace and the happiness of the people”, he guaranteed.

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Seven of Machado’s collaborators were arrested in recent days and the public ministry issued another seven arrest warrants, one of which seeks Magalli Medaright-hand man of the former deputy and considered as an alternative to be nominated in her place.

The Public Ministry also requested the arrest of the retired general Oswaldo Bracho.

The candidacy period for the presidential elections opened this Thursday and continues until next Monday.

Source: Elcomercio

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