The US secretary of state insists Venezuelans' votes in the recent presidential election "must count".

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His intervention comes as the presidents of Brazil, Mexico and Colombia all called on Venezuela to release the full details of last Sunday’s election.

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It has also attracted global criticism, with many governments around the world demanding the Venezuelan government release proof of the result.

The result has been recognised by Venezuelan allies China, Russia and Iran.

But, the US, European Union and other G7 countries have called on Mr Maduro’s government to release detailed voting data.

  • @[email protected]English
    7•4 months ago

    Just wanted to chime in and say that pointing to Blinken’s inconsistency on addressing oppressive regimes isn’t deflection, it’s context illuminating his motivations in the public statements he makes, this being one on Venezuela

    • @lennybirdEnglish
      4•4 months ago

      The way I see the current administration’s policy is this:

      • Obviously we’ve had longstanding defense agreements with Israel.
      • Obviously APAIC is an incredibly strong lobbyist
      • It’s dangerous to get ahead of polls and walk back defending Israel following October 7th
      • Especially when the Jewish-American electorate is every bit as vital to getting Democrats over the finish-line.
      • Now imagine if you will that Biden withdraws all aid to Israel, but then Bibi in a false-flag just so happens to say oopsies again and ignores intelligence and let’s another terrorist attack happen on Israeli soil. Democrats would lose in a landslide.

      I think ultimately a lot of the optics right now is framed around getting reelected and ensuring Trump, who would be far more pro-genocide, doesn’t get in the White House. Blinken is clearly echoing marching orders from Biden in that respect.

      Do I believe this administration at this point wants anything to do with Bibi in reality? Not really.