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US senators push for free elections in Venezuela, safe return of Machado
A bipartisan group of US senators introduced a resolution in the Senate supporting free and fair elections in Venezuela and demanding the safe return of opposition leader Maria Corina Machado to political life.
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A bipartisan resolution was introduced in the US Senate to support the democratic process in Venezuela, calling for 'free and fair' elections in the country.
The resolution, spearheaded by Senate Foreign Relations Committee senior member Jeanne Shaheen and Senator Ted Cruz, was introduced in the Senate on Tuesday. Tim Kaine, Rick Scott, Dick Durbin, Adam Schiff, and Jacky Rosen also co-sponsored the measure.
Shaheen emphasized that a credible democratic transition in Venezuela requires the people to freely determine the country's future. She accused the government led by Delcy Rodriguez of failing to make meaningful progress toward holding elections or restoring democratic order.
Shaheen said the resolution reiterates the US demand for concrete steps toward elections from Venezuela. She added that all remaining political prisoners must be released immediately and unconditionally, and that guarantees must be provided for the safe return of opposition leader Maria Corina Machado and all political actors to freely participate in politics.
"Every day that passes without progress on these fundamental goals is a step back for the Venezuelan people and their struggle for a free, secure, and democratic future," she said.
Cruz, for his part, stated that free, fair, and transparent elections are essential for both the Venezuelan people and the US national security interests. "A legitimately elected government will lay the foundation for freedom and prosperity in Venezuela and will enable a deep and long-term partnership with the United States, including security, counter-narcotics, and economic cooperation," he said.
US President Donald Trump, however, had previously said Venezuela was not yet ready for elections, praising Rodriguez and noting that relations between the two countries were positive. "As for elections in Venezuela, they are not fully ready yet, but a lot of progress has been made," Trump had said.
Following the US capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro on January 3, tensions escalated, with Vice President and Oil Minister Rodriguez sworn in as interim president, changes made to the country's fundamental oil law, and some political prisoners released.
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