EU does not recognize 'democratic legitimacy' of Maduro
Photo: European top diplomat Josep Borrell (Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine).
The European Union does not recognize the “democratic legitimacy” of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, stated EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell.
According to Borrell, Maduro will be considered a de facto president. However, the EU denies his legitimacy.
"We deny democratic legitimacy based on a result that cannot be verified," he stated.
Who is Nicolas Maduro
Nicolas Maduro is the President of Venezuela, who came to power in 2013 after the death of his predecessor Hugo Chavez. Prior to that, Maduro was Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela. His rule has been marked by significant political and economic crises in the country, including hyperinflation, massive migration, shortage of goods, and energy problems. Despite international pressure and sanctions, Maduro continues to retain power, relying on the support of the army as well as allies such as Russia, China, and Cuba.
His rule is highly controversial, with some parts of the international community considering him illegitimate, while other countries recognize him as the legitimate President of Venezuela.
Elections in Venezuela
On July 28, presidential elections were held in Venezuela. According to the official report, incumbent President Nicolas Maduro won the elections. The opposition claimed that the results were falsified, and mass protests were held in the country. However, the US and the EU do not recognize the results of the elections.
In particular, US President Joe Biden and Brazilian President Lula da Silva called on the Venezuelan government to publish detailed voting data from the presidential elections.
At the same time, the United States wants to offer Maduro to give up power in exchange for an amnesty.
