By Natalia Rueda 
The recent July 28 presidential elections in Venezuela have caused a stir not only within the country but also abroad. With widespread accusations of fraud and concerns about the legitimacy of the results, the electoral process has fueled heated debate and raised questions about the future of democracy in the troubled South American nation.
On Sunday, Nicolas Maduro Moros, the incumbent president declared victory with 51.20% of the vote, according to the National Electoral Council (CNE). However, his opponent, Edmundo Gonzalez of the Mesa de la Unidad party, obtained 44.2% of the votes. His party has rejected the results, alleging irregularities and asking for an audit of the votes.
The controversy surrounding the elections has drawn parallels with previous accusations of election theft made by Maduro himself. Critics have pointed out that this result is not surprising given the lack of transparency and the uneven playing field in which the opposition faced significant obstacles during the campaign, including the banning of leading opposition figures and media manipulation.
The international community has also expressed its concerns about the elections and the implications they could have for Venezuela. Countries such as the United States, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay and the European Union have called for a transparent publication of the results and verification of the votes. This has not only been seen as a response to the dubious nature of the elections, but also as a warning of a possible authoritarian turn in the country.
DICTADOR MADURO, AFUERA!!!
— Javier Milei (@JMilei) July 29, 2024
Los venezolanos eligieron terminar con la dictadura comunista de Nicolás Maduro. Los datos anuncian una victoria aplastante de la oposición y el mundo aguarda que reconozca la derrota luego de años de socialismo, miseria, decadencia y muerte.…
The prominent journalist and director of the newspaper Semana, Vicky Dávila, expressed her dissatisfaction with the electoral fraud in Venezuela and warned that something similar could happen in Colombia in the not too distant future.
Maduro se robó las elecciones en Venezuela. El silencio de Petro y su Canciller es premeditado y debe encender una alarma entre los colombianos. Aquí Petro va a querer hacer lo mismo. Por eso, hay que actuar ya y defender nuestra democracia. pic.twitter.com/w97fRxCgHM
— Vicky Dávila (@VickyDavilaH) July 29, 2024
The silence of political leaders, such as President Gustavo Petro, who has close ties with the Maduro regime, has further raised alarms. This has led many to question the possible impact of the Venezuelan elections on other countries in the region, particularly Colombia.
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