Josep Borrell stated that EU members have lost faith in Nicolas Maduro's ability to provide evidence of his election victory, marking him as lacking democratic legitimacy. The European Council announced that without verifiable voting tallies, they cannot accept Maduro's legitimacy as Venezuela's president-elect, underscoring concerns over the credibility of the election results where no formal verification process was followed.
Borrell emphasized that while Maduro may continue as the de facto president, he is denied democratic legitimacy from the European perspective due to the unverifiable nature of the elections. He acknowledged voting data released by the opposition indicating strong support for Edmundo Gonzalez, the opposition candidate who is believed to have won the election, further stressing the EU's critical stance on the election's integrity.
Tensions in Venezuela have escalated, with prominent opposition figures facing threats and possible violence. Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado expressed concerns about security forces potentially raiding Gonzalez's home, while reports emerged of secret police detaining Biagio Pilieri and his son after an opposition event. Such actions highlight the growing dangers for those challenging Maduro's regime amidst the contentious political landscape.
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