Global protest: Venezuelans in more than 460 cities to demand recognition of González Urrutia as president-elect
Venezuelans residing in more than 460 cities from around the world will take to the streets this Saturday in a global protest to demand international recognition Edmundo González Urrutia as the legitimate president of Venezuela.
The mobilization is carried out in a context marked by the opposition’s struggle against the regime Nicolas Maduro and is trying to make visible the victory, which according to the minutes published by the leader of the opposition Maria Corina MachadoGonzález Urrutia won with more than 70% of the vote in the July 28 presidential election.
According to Machado, this global demonstration will be held in parallel with United Nations General Assemblykey scenario for pressuring the international community to take action against what they describe as “usurpation of powerr” by Maduro.
During this day of protest, participants will demand three basic points: global recognition of González Urrutia as the legitimate president of Venezuela, for Nicolás Maduro to “leave power immediately” and justice for crimes against humanity committed by the Chavista dictatorship.
In the case of Venezuela, Machado indicated that opposition protests would take place in “swarm” mode so that citizens could “appear and disappear” quickly and avoid arrest after some 2,400 people ended up behind bars in connection with the post-election crisis with some empowered during the demonstrations.
“We invite you to join us in this global mobilization and share the message of the struggle for a free Venezuela. Together, we will show the world that Venezuela is not giving up and that we will continue to defend our right to a democratic and dignified future.”, the platform noted Venezuela wonone of the main organizers of the protest.
The September 28 protest also seeks to highlight the progress made since July 28, notably the growing international support, pressure at the diplomatic level and “alliances formed with various countries for the benefit of freedom in Venezuela.”
The strategy of the opposition, led by Machado, has focused on increasing the visibility of the Venezuelan conflict in international forums and consolidating a united front to restore democracy in the country.
María Corina Machado expressed in her X social network account: “The great global protest for the freedom of Venezuela unites us all, no matter where we are!“. He further added that “every time we meet, we will show the world that Maduro is weaker, more cornered and that we are adding more and more strength.
Machado was emphatic in her call to the Venezuelan diaspora and opposition allies abroad to participate in the demonstrations, stressing that “thousands of people from all corners of the world are raising their voices for democracy, human rights and a country that deserves to be free.”
The opposition leader pointed out that this mobilization does not belong only to Venezuelans, but also to all those who were not born in Venezuela, but feel the struggle for a free country is their own.
New website of the platform Venezuela won It has become a virtual meeting place for those who want to learn more about the protests.
On these pages, visitors can find detailed information about the mobilizations from September 28 this year and about those that were carried out earlier. There is also a full calendar with rally points in each city and dissemination and support materials such as posters and downloadable graphics to promote the protests.
“There will be millions of us because this fight is ours, but also the fight of many people who were not born in Venezuela. Our country is hurting and together we will get through it. Join us!“María Corina Machado pointed out in a message addressed to her followers and all those involved in the opposition cause.
It will be the first demonstration organized by the majority antichavismo since its standard-bearer Edmundo González Urrutia left the country for Spain, where he sought asylum and where in the last three weeks he has been recognized by the European Parliament and other international elections as the “elected president” in the Venezuelan elections.
On the other hand, Chavismo, which believes it has “reasons to celebrate”, has called on its followers to prove they are the majority in the country, as the first vice-president of the ruling United Socialist Party indicated this week. of Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado hairalso Minister of the Interior and Justice.
“We are going to hold marches in all the states of Venezuela and Chavismo will mobilize to celebrate the victory of July 28,” said PSUV number two on Friday, insisting the opposition “doesn’t have people to support them.” “That’s why he predicted PUD failure in his call on Saturday.
(With information from EFE)