Venezuelas National Electoral Council (CNE) has called for international groups to monitor the presidential election slated for July 28.Elvis Amoroso, the councils head, shared this update with the media on Thursday.Amoroso namedthe Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC),the BRICS consortium (encompassing Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa),the Inter-American Union of Electoral Organizations, andthe United Nations Electoral Expert Panelas among those invited.Venezuela Opens Presidential Elections to Global Scrutiny.
(Photo Internet reproduction)He mentioned CARICOM, the African Union, the EU, and the Carter Center could observe elections if they meet Venezuelas laws.Amoroso said these invites align with the Barbados and Grand Caracas Agreements, after consulting with political and social groups.The CNE has laid out the official electoral calendar leading up to the July 28 vote.The schedule sets deadlines for voter groups, nominations, and campaign periods.Venezuela says it aims for transparency, seeking global observers to enhance trust amid challenges.Critics Call Venezuelan Election a ShamUnder Lulas administration, Brazil will also monitor Venezuelas controversial presidential election on July 28, which coincides with Hugo Chvezs birthday.However, despite promises of transparency, evidence suggests a biased setup favoring Nicols Maduro.The pro-Maduro judiciary has barred opposition leader Maria Corna Machado by imposing a 15-year candidacy ban.Officials accuse Machado of corruption, a charge linked to Juan Guaid.
Previously, over 50 nations, including Brazil, recognized Guaid as Venezuelas legitimate leader.Yet, he, too, faces exclusion from the race.The Venezuelan government blames the opposition for sanctions and asset seizures, contributing to a crisis that has driven 6 million people to flee.Henrique Capriles, another key opponent, cannot contest in the election either.Critics denounce the election as a sham, with Lulas Brazil seemingly endorsing this contested event.