The United States demanded that the Maduro dictatorship respect the right of all candidates to run in elections

The US made the request this Tuesday For Venezuelan dictator Nicolas MaduroThat Respect the rights of all candidates contesting the July 28 presidential election And opposition member Corina Yoris expressed concern over the National Electoral Council's (CNE) decision to block registration.

“We are working with other members of the international community to guarantee that Venezuelans can participate in inclusive and competitive elections, and we urge Maduro's delegation to allow all candidates to run,” a House spokesperson said in a media briefing. Karine Jean-Pierre.

Democratic Unity Platform (PUD)A majority of Venezuela's opposition tried to register its presidential candidate Corina YorisAfter putting it The controversial disqualification of Maria Corina MachadoHe won the opposition primaries held last year.

however, Opposition parties condemned that election officials also blocked Yoris' registrationThe 80-year-old academic has never been involved in politics and has never been in trouble with the law or disqualified from public office.

“We support the choice and the right of the Venezuelan people to choose their presidential candidates in Venezuelan political parties,” he said.

Jean-Pierre recalled that the United States was “committed” to maintaining the relief of sanctions carried out in recent months if the Maduro regime was “resolute”. “Obligations outlined in agreed electoral map in Barbados.”

Last October, representatives of the Unitary Platform and Chavismo signed an agreement.

This allowed for the relaxation of some of the US sanctions against the Venezuelan dictatorship.

Washington was the protagonist in the negotiation process leading up to the elections, in which the opposition unsuccessfully sought the recognition of Machado, the poll favorite. Joe Biden's government has warned that it will closely monitor compliance with commitments made in Barbados these months.

The Vende Venezuela (VV), a party led by Machado, condemned Saturday for not including Yoris. The whereabouts of Emil Brandt, Henry Alviarez and Tignora Hernandez are unknown.Three of the seven members of the group arrested in the past two months were accused by the public ministry of being involved in violent plots.

For his part, Chavismo Foreign Minister, Yuan GillIt warned this Tuesday that the regime would “make important decisions” about its relationship with the EU after the continental bloc revealed. His concern over a wave of “arbitrary arrests” against opponents in the middle of the election process.

“Venezuela will take important decisions regarding its relationship with the European Union and will not allow a discredited group to continue its failed neo-colonial actions against a sovereign country,” the ambassador pointed out on his social networks.

Gill recalled that the EU supported the “ridiculousness” of Juan Quito, an adversary who “disrespected” Venezuelan institutions and violated all principles of international law by following Washington's foreign policy.

Following this, the EU Foreign Affairs Spokesperson said, Peter Stano, calling on the State to respect due process and guarantee the safety and security of prisoners at all times. Likewise, the European Union expressed its “deep concern” about the “irregular process” that prevented the Venezuelan opposition from contesting the elections, in line with what the US expressed.

“The EU is deeply concerned and Regrets the irregular and opaque process This prevents some parties from registering their presidential candidates. All political and civil rights must be respected, including the right to participate in genuine elections,” the social administration's foreign affairs spokesman told EFE. And he added, “The camp supports the efforts and democratic commitment of the democratic forces of Venezuela and civil society.”

(With information from EFE and Europa Press)