Election Results Under International Scrutiny
A recent analysis by a group of United Nations experts has called into question the transparency of the Venezuelan elections of July 28. According to the panel, the management of results by the National Electoral Council (CNE) lacked the necessary guarantees to ensure the credibility of the electoral process.
Lack of Transparency in the Communication of Results
Experts pointed out that the CNE’s statements made between July 29 and August 2 were purely oral and were not accompanied by graphic data or disaggregated results, which is unusual in current democratic contexts. This lack of documentation has raised questions about the integrity of the process.
Impact on Citizen Confidence
The report warns that the lack of verified results has led to a significant decline in confidence in the CNE by Venezuelan voters, which could have repercussions on the legitimacy of the elected government.
Reactions of the Venezuelan Government
The panel’s conclusions have not been well received by the government of Nicolás Maduro, which has described the report as a series of falsehoods and an attempt at destabilization by the opposition. In a statement, the executive accused the UN of acting in the interests of the extreme right.
Disqualifications of Parliament
Jorge Rodríguez, the president of Parliament and a prominent figure in Chavismo, dismissed the panel of experts as “garbage” and questioned the decision to make public a report that, according to him, should have remained in the privacy of the CNE and the UN.
Analysis of Electoral Verification
Despite the controversy, some reports indicate that voting records published by the opposition have been reviewed and appear to meet required security standards. However, the UN panel has stressed the need for more thorough and transparent verification.
An Uncertain Future for Democracy in Venezuela
The current situation raises serious questions about the future of democracy in Venezuela. As the international community watches, the pressure for greater transparency and legitimacy in electoral processes appears to be more urgent than ever.
