World leaders congratulate Maduro after election win
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Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has congratulated Nicolas Maduro, stating, "The people spoke and the Revolution won."
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Venezuelan President and presidential candidate Nicolas Maduro reacts following the presidential election results in Caracas on July 29, 2024. (AFP)
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has secured a third term, receiving 51% of the vote and defeating his rival Edmundo Gonzalez, who garnered 44%.
Here are the reactions to his historic win from around the world:
Cuba
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said Monday he spoke with Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro to congratulate him on a "historic" victory.
"I spoke with brother Nicolas Maduro to convey warm congratulations on behalf of the party, the government and the Cuban people for the historic electoral triumph achieved, after an impressive showing by the Venezuelan people," Diaz-Canel wrote on social media platform X.
Conversé con el hermano @NicolasMaduro para transmitirle calurosas felicitaciones a nombre del Partido, el Gobierno y el pueblo cubanos por el histórico triunfo electoral logrado, tras una impresionante demostración del pueblo venezolano.
— Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez (@DiazCanelB) July 29, 2024
Le reafirmé la solidaridad de #Cuba. pic.twitter.com/HDuV8eVn94
"Nicolas Maduro, my brother, your victory, which is that of the Bolivarian and Chavista people, has cleanly and unequivocally defeated the pro-imperialist opposition. They also defeated the regional, interventionist and Monroist right. The people spoke and the Revolution won," he stressed.
Nicaragua
The Nicaraguan government, for its part, issued a message from President Daniel Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo to President Maduro, congratulating him on "the great victory achieved by this heroic people for the eternal leader on his birthday," referring to the 70th anniversary of Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez's birth.
#Ahora #Nicaragua
— TN8 Nicaragua (@canaltn8) July 29, 2024
Mensaje de Saludos y Felicitaciones del Presidente, Comandante Daniel, y Compañera Rosario, al Compañero Nicolás Maduro Moros, Presidente de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela. #Venezuela pic.twitter.com/jUonVlbaSG
Bolivia
Bolivian President Luis Alberto Arce also congratulated his Venezuelan counterpart, stating, "We have closely followed this democratic festival and we welcome the fact that the will of the Venezuelan people at the polls has been respected. We want to ratify our willingness to continue strengthening our ties of friendship, cooperation and solidarity with the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela."
Felicitamos al pueblo venezolano y al presidente @NicolasMaduro por la victoria electoral de este histórico 28 de julio. Gran manera de recordar al Comandante Hugo Chávez. Hemos seguido de cerca esta fiesta democrática y saludamos que se haya respetado la voluntad del pueblo… pic.twitter.com/pQHx1Xvx7n
— Luis Alberto Arce Catacora (Lucho Arce) (@LuchoXBolivia) July 29, 2024
Ecuador
In Ecuador, former President Rafael Correa stated that Venezuela's victory reflects a strong commitment to building a 21st-century coalition, saying, "Glory to the brave people."
Russia and Iran pledge strategic ties with Caracas
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated on Monday Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on his reelection, the Kremlin said.
"Vladimir Putin congratulated Nicolas Maduro on his reelection as president of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela," the statement read.
Putin also described relations between Russia and Venezuela as being of a strategic partnership nature.
"I would like to confirm our readiness to continue our constructive joint work on topical issues on the bilateral and international agenda. Remember that you are always a welcome guest in Russia," the statement said.
Moreover, Russia intends to comprehensively develop relations with Venezuela, including in sensitive areas, which is in the interests of the two countries, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
"We are developing our relations with Venezuela in all areas, including sensitive ones. And, of course, we pay great attention ... we know about mutual plans from the Venezuelan leadership. Such cooperation is in the interests of both the Venezuelan people and the Russians. Therefore, we will comprehensively develop our relations with Venezuela," Peskov told reporters.
On his part, Russian Ambassador to Venezuela, Sergey Bogdansarov, stated that Maduro's victory in the Venezuelan presidential elections would strengthen his government's position globally. He confirmed that Russia will continue to develop strategic partnership relations with Caracas.
Bogdansarov said as quoted by Sputnik, "The results of the presidential election in the country can be considered credible," and that the outcome will contribute to further enhancing Nicolas Maduro's administration's standing on the international stage, as well as strengthening Venezuela's position in the emerging multipolar world.
In the same context, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani also congratulated Venezuela's people, government, and newly elected president on successfully conducting the presidential elections. He mentioned that the elections were held with popular participation and under the supervision of hundreds of international observers from various countries, institutions, and organizations, despite some unjust and unfair threats and sanctions imposed on the country.
برگزاری موفق انتخابات ریاست جمهوری در ونزوئلا را به مردم و دولت این کشور و نيز به رئیس جمهور منتخب مردم ونزوئلا تبریک می‌گوییم.
— Nasser Kanaani (@IRIMFA_SPOX) July 29, 2024
این انتخابات که علی‌رغم برخی تهدیدات و تحریم‌های ظالمانه و ناعادلانه تحمیل شده بر ونزوئلا، با حضور و مشارکت گسترده مردم و با نظارت صدها ناظر بین‌المللی… pic.twitter.com/RJaPuF76lI
Kanaani affirmed that Iran renews its support and solidarity with Venezuela in the context of strengthening national development programs and enhancing bilateral cooperation.
