Governments ask for transparency in vote count in Venezuela | AlMomento.net

CaracasJuly 29 (Europe Press) – Several Latin American governments have called for transparency in the vote count in Venezuela's presidential election this Sunday, with the majority of polling stations closed.

The foreign ministers of Argentina, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay said they were “closely following the events in Venezuela” and that it was “necessary to guarantee that the election results fully respect the will of the people”. Venezuelans at the polls.

“This can only be achieved through a transparent vote count, which allows verification and control of all candidates' observers and representatives,” a joint statement said.

Panama's president, Jose Raul Mulino, said he had ordered his foreign minister, Javier Martínez Acha, to “maintain constant contact” with his counterparts “in the region” with the aim of monitoring the situation in the Venezuelan region. Respect for the will of the people is fundamental to democratic governance.”

Kamala Harris highlights Washington's support

For her part, United States Vice President Kamala Harris stressed that Washington “supports the people of Venezuela who made their voices heard in today's historic presidential election.”

“The will of the Venezuelan people must be respected. “Despite the many challenges, we will continue to work for a more democratic, prosperous and secure future for the Venezuelan people,” he said.

After the polls closed, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado asked Venezuelans to remain at the polling stations during the vote count. “We have fought for this day for so many years. These are important minutes. The final hour,” he said.