What does the Biden administration say about Nicolás Maduro’s dubious victory in Venezuela?

Following the elections in Venezuela on Sunday, July 28 and the controversial victory of Nicolás Maduro according to the National Electoral CouncilThe United States was one of the first countries to speak out through Anthony Blinken.

The United States is also considered one of the big losers in Venezuela’s elections. The result, reported by the National Electoral Council, It is perceived as a mockery of Washington’s policy, which, through the easing of sanctions and gestures such as the release of the Colombian-Venezuelan Alex Saabsought to create conditions for fair and free elections in Venezuela. According to the US, these conditions were not met.

What Blinken said about the elections in Venezuela

In response, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken was one of the first to react to the National Electoral Council report from Tokyo, Japan. He expressed deep concern and called for a vote-by-vote recount and the publication of the minutes.

“We have serious questions about the announced results, which do not reflect the will or the votes of the Venezuelan people. It is critical that every vote be counted, fairly and transparently, and that the regime provide information to the opposition and that independent civil servants promptly provide detailed and tabulated data.”were Blinken’s words.

It is also important to highlight the concern in the United States, especially due to the fear that the reelection of Nicolás Maduro could trigger a new wave of migration of Venezuelan citizens. There are fears that these migrants will reach the southern border between Mexico and the United States, which could facilitate illegal crossings into US territory.

Kamala Harris spoke about the elections in Venezuela

On the other hand, minutes before the National Electoral Council’s report was known, Vice President Kamala Harris, candidate of the Democratic Party, issued a statement. Harris assured that the United States supports the Venezuelan people, who had voted in the 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 and prosperous future in Venezuela,” he added.

It is expected that in the next few hours there are further pronouncements from officials in President Joe Biden’s administration.