The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petrosuggested for Venezuela a “national front” like the one that existed in Colombia in the 20th century, when liberals and conservatives took turns in power as a “transitory” step towards a “definitive solution” to the crisis that the neighboring country was experiencing after the elections.
“A political solution for Venezuela that brings peace and prosperity to its people depends on Nicolás Maduro. The experience of the Colombian National Front is an experience that, if used temporarily, can help achieve a definitive solution.”Petro alleged in a message on his X account.
The National Front was a political pact between the Liberal and Conservative parties that was in force between 1958 and 1974 and that served to oust General from power. Gustavo Rojaswho wanted to remain as head of state in perpetuity.
This is an idea similar to that outlined by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who in an interview referred to the Venezuelan elections and proposed two solutions: the formation of a coalition government that includes members of Chavismo and the opposition or the holding of new elections.
The Brazilian reiterated the need for the Venezuelan authorities to release the minutes of the elections of July 28 and insisted that “so far” it is not known who won the elections because the minutes were not released and the result could not be verified independently.
Petro and Lula held a telephone conversation yesterday to try to mediate in the crisis that has erupted in the Caribbean country following the elections of July 28.
The discussion on the call remained confidential, according to a source close to the Colombian government, but they could have discussed this proposal, which both have now suggested individually.
Also today the foreign ministers of Colombia, Luis Gilberto Murilloand from Brazil, Mauro Vieirawill meet in Bogotá with Venezuela as the central theme.
Mediation by Maduro’s traditional allies
Last week, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said that he had yet to speak with Petro, Lula and the Mexican Andres Manuel Lopez Obradorwho have maintained a balanced stance, without recognising any winner and calling for the publication of the election records.
According to these three countries, the National Electoral Council (CNE) “is legally responsible for the transparent dissemination of election results.”
In a joint note released last week, the foreign ministers of Brazil, Colombia and Mexico said they will continue their “high-level” consultations, but with full respect for the “sovereignty and will of the Venezuelan people.”
The CNE’s proclaimed victory of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro for a third consecutive term has been rejected and described as a “fraud” by the majority opposition and questioned by several foreign governments and international monitoring groups.
The Venezuelan opposition has called for protests against the official results next Saturday and in Colombia they are expected to take place in the main cities of the country. EFE (I)
#Petro #suggests #transitional #national #front #Venezuela
