The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela categorically rejects the publication of the so-called “Preliminary Report” of the Panel of Electoral Experts of the United Nations Organization, which violates the terms of reference subscribed with the Electoral Power. Chancellor Yván Gil published a statement through the social networks, where he states that “they spread a series of lies, violating in content and method, the principles that govern the operation of the expert groups.”
Following, the full text of the Communique:
Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
Communique
“The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela categorically rejects the publication of the so-called «Preliminary Report» of the Panel of Electoral Experts of the United Nations Organization, which spreads a series of lies, violating in content and method, not only the principles that govern the operation of the expert groups, but also the Terms of Reference subscribed with the Venezuelan Electoral Power, which represents an absolutely imprudent act that undermines confidence in the mechanisms designed for cooperation and technical assistance.
Agents Doménico Tuccinardi, Italian and head of the delegation; Fernanda Abreu, Portuguese; Roly Dávila, Guatemalan, and María de Lourdes González, Mexican; have had broad access to all phases of the electoral process, in which President Nicolás Maduro Moros emerged victorious, as stated in the Proclamation Act issued by the National Electoral Council, and were able to verify the excellent functioning of the Venezuelan system, which is the reason why the opinion expressed in their irresponsible writing is nothing more than an act of propaganda that serves the coup-plotting interests of the Venezuelan ultra-right wing, with whom they constantly interacted before, during and after the aforementioned elections, whose leaders designed a violent plan for July 29 and 30, disowning the electoral results, (which constitute) public, notorious and communicational events, which the «experts» deliberately hide.
It is striking that during their stay in Venezuela, the members of this fake panel of experts had frequent direct contacts, via telephone and video conferences, with officials of the United States Department of State, which is why there is no doubt that their statements are the product of hostile instructions issued by this body, to which they seem to serve far from the commitments they should have assumed within the framework of their mandate.
The unethical and unprofessional attitude of this group of agents leaves a negative mark due to their erratic actions, allowing the imposition upon themselves and promotion of a violent agenda, with the sole purpose of damaging the Venezuelan democracy and sowing doubts about the functioning of its constitutional institutions. This onslaught against democracy, carried out by false electoral experts, will also fail, and in Venezuela will prevail justice and respect for the sovereign will of its people.”
Caracas, August 13, 2024