Members of the Venezuelan diaspora are using their political power to make a difference in their host countries in Latin America to address the electoral dispute in Venezuela. Colombia and Brazil, allies of the Maduro government, are leading negotiations with the government and have called for the release of paper ballots to determine the true winner of the elections.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has emphasized the need for a peaceful resolution and respect for the will of the Venezuelan people. Both Colombia and Brazil have proposed solutions such as new elections and alternating power between the government and the opposition, but these ideas have faced opposition from within Venezuela.
Meanwhile, other countries like Peru, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Argentina, Uruguay, and Panama have recognized opposition leader Gonzalez as the newly elected president of Venezuela. Supporters in the diaspora hope more world leaders will follow suit before the January inauguration.
Venezuelan activists in exile are also working with lawmakers in Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, and other Latin American countries to shape policy and advocate for election transparency. William Clavija, president of the Brazil-based organization Venezuela Global, believes that democracy should take precedence over political alliances and ideological differences.
The efforts of the Venezuelan diaspora and their allies in Latin America demonstrate a united front in seeking a peaceful resolution to the electoral crisis in Venezuela and ensuring that democratic principles are upheld.
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