Venezuelan Electoral Official Denounces Lack Of Transparency In Election

Relatives of detainees sit outside the Tocuyito jail as they protest against their arrests in Pocaterra, Venezuela, Monday, Aug. 26, 2024. The detainees were arrested while protesting against the resu

In a recent development, a Venezuelan electoral official has raised concerns over the lack of transparency and veracity in the election results that declared President Nicolás Maduro the winner. The official, a member of the National Electoral Council, highlighted several alleged irregularities surrounding the July 28 election.

The electoral official pointed out delays in reporting results from automated voting machines and the banishment of opposition volunteers, which violated electoral rules. He also mentioned a supposed hacking of the CNE platform, leading to a delay in collecting results. As a protest, the official chose not to participate in monitoring the vote-counting process.

Despite claims by Maduro's government that he won reelection by over 1 million votes, doubts persist both domestically and internationally. The opposition has released what they claim to be authentic tallies showing their candidate winning by a significant margin.

However, the Venezuelan Supreme Court has certified the results and dismissed the opposition's tallies as forged. This has led to a criminal investigation against the opposition candidate for contesting the results and allegedly spreading panic in the country.

Irregularities include delays in reporting results, banishment of opposition volunteers, and alleged hacking.

Venezuelan electoral official raises concerns over lack of transparency in election results.

Opposition disputes Maduro's victory, claiming their candidate won by a significant margin.

Venezuelan Supreme Court certifies Maduro's win, dismisses opposition's tallies as forged.

Criminal investigation launched against opposition candidate for contesting results.

Opposition demands transparency and independent verification of voting records.

In response, the opposition candidate has refused to comply with the order, emphasizing the need for transparency and independent verification of the voting records. The situation has escalated with security forces arresting thousands of people and cracking down on demonstrations protesting the election results.

As the political turmoil continues, calls for peaceful protests and demands for accountability have grown louder. The electoral official, along with opposition leaders, has called for the release of voting records to ensure a fair and transparent electoral process.

Amidst the uncertainty and unrest in Venezuela, the need for transparency and adherence to democratic principles remains paramount. The international community closely watches the developments in the country as Venezuelans strive for a resolution to the ongoing political crisis.