No one will be able to distort the elections: Maduro
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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and other candidates are making statements days before the country's presidential elections.
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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro speaks to supporters during a campaign rally in La Guaira, Venezuela, on July 22, 2024. (AP)
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro emphasized that no one will be able to tarnish his country's reputation or the electoral process set for July 28.
Speaking from San Carlos in Cojedes state, Maduro vowed to recognize and defend the results announced by the National Electoral Council, asserting that "peace will prevail," also declaring his independence, stating that he "will never be a puppet in anyone's hands."
#EnVivo 📹 | Multitudinaria expresión de amor del Pueblo de San Carlos, estado Cojedes. https://t.co/H9luEHcY5s
— Nicolás Maduro (@NicolasMaduro) July 23, 2024
In preparation for the presidential election, Venezuelan Attorney General Tarek William Saab announced the deployment of 1,236 employees nationwide. Their mission is to manage all details related to the electoral event, scheduled for next Sunday, operating around the clock.
Saab also cautioned against announcing results before they are officially issued by the National Election Council, labeling such actions as an "electoral crime."
🔴 Tarek William Saab anunció el despliegue de 1.236 funcionarios del Ministerio Público para la elección presidencial del 28 de julio.
— 𝙋𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖 (@polianalitica) July 23, 2024
🗣️ Van a estar atentos las 24 horas del día domingo de todo lo que vaya ocurriendo en tiempo real, afirmó. #Presidenciales20204 pic.twitter.com/G5WyJxLJXQ
For his part, Diosdado Cabello, vice president of the United Socialist Party, stated that the far right believes it can intimidate the Venezuelan people with the help of its international allies and their media.
"With Maduro, the people, hope, peace, and the entire country win," he added, speaking in Guarico state in support of the current president.
Diosdado Cabello desde Guárico aseguró que el 28 de Julio se van los patarucos a la carrera y ganará el Gallo Pinto"
— Juan Martínez (@Sedicioso2012) July 23, 2024
El Sistema 1x10x7 está listo, organizado para votar y defender el voto en los centros electorales.https://t.co/bhTJIQsFNe pic.twitter.com/Q7U8MDfdoi
In contrast, far-right leader María Corina Machado accused the National Electoral Council of failing to grant the opposition's witnesses and observers the necessary accreditation and cards to perform their duties during the elections.
"They want an election where the candidate's witnesses cannot be present at the polls," Machado stated.
Venezuela issues measures ensuring voter protection
As the presidential elections in Venezuela approach, the Venezuelan ministries of defense and interior have issued a resolution to ensure voter protection and participation in the country's presidential elections on July 28.
Accordingly, the Strategic Operational Command of the Bolivarian National Armed Force (Ceofanb), through the Strategic Regions of Integral Defense, is tasked with enforcing strict control over people's movement on various routes.
The resolution aims to "safeguard the inviolability of borders and prevent the activities of persons who could represent threats to the security" of Venezuela during the presidential elections. It also bans the sale of alcohol and fireworks, the carrying of knives and firearms, and restricts the movement of heavy cargo vehicles across Venezuela.
