McCaul, Salazar, Rubio, Cardin, Kaine Condemn Maduro Regime for Undermining Democracy in Venezuelan Election
Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere Chairwoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Vice Chairman Marco Rubio (R-FL), Senate Foreign Rela
"Washington, D.C.—In a show of strong bipartisan and bicameral unity, key Congressional leaders have joined forces to condemn the recent actions of the Maduro regime in Venezuela. In a joint statement, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere Chairwoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Vice Chairman Marco Rubio (R-FL), Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Ben Cardin (D-MD), and Senate Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere Chairman Tim Kaine (D-VA) have expressed their unwavering support for the Venezuelan people and their democratic rights.
The statement comes in response to the recent elections in Venezuela, which the lawmakers argue were undermined by the Maduro regime's authoritarian tactics. Despite an overwhelming turnout by brave Venezuelan citizens who voted for change, the regime has been accused of manipulating the election results and declaring a fraudulent victory. The lawmakers present a united front, standing with the rightful President-elect, Edmundo González, and opposition leader María Corina Machado.
The congressional leaders are urging the United States government to consider the use of targeted sanctions and other tools to leverage the Maduro regime to respect the will of its people and negotiate a peaceful transition of power. They also emphasize the crucial role of international democratic partners in supporting transparent verification of election results and ensuring the safety of opposition leaders.
The statement sends a powerful message of solidarity and support for the Venezuelan people, leaving no doubt that their voices will be heard and their democratic rights upheld. The world is indeed watching, and the united effort of these Congressional leaders sends a clear signal that any attempt by the Maduro regime to overturn the will of the Venezuelan people will not be tolerated."
The statement comes in response to the recent elections in Venezuela, which the lawmakers argue were undermined by the Maduro regime's authoritarian tactics. Despite an overwhelming turnout by brave Venezuelan citizens who voted for change, the regime has been accused of manipulating the election results and declaring a fraudulent victory. The lawmakers present a united front, standing with the rightful President-elect, Edmundo González, and opposition leader María Corina Machado.
The congressional leaders are urging the United States government to consider the use of targeted sanctions and other tools to leverage the Maduro regime to respect the will of its people and negotiate a peaceful transition of power. They also emphasize the crucial role of international democratic partners in supporting transparent verification of election results and ensuring the safety of opposition leaders.
The statement sends a powerful message of solidarity and support for the Venezuelan people, leaving no doubt that their voices will be heard and their democratic rights upheld. The world is indeed watching, and the united effort of these Congressional leaders sends a clear signal that any attempt by the Maduro regime to overturn the will of the Venezuelan people will not be tolerated."