Florida political leaders criticize Nicolás Maduro’s questionable claim of election victory

Florida leaders from across the political spectrum express outrage at Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro controversial says he won re-election.

“Today is a dark day for democracy in Latin America,” said the US senator Rick Scotta Republican from Naples, posted this on social media.

There was agreement on this between both parties. President Joe Bidens The Democratic government has refused to recognize Maduro’s election claim, which appears to contradict what election observers have found in about 40% of constituencies where opposition candidates ran. Edmundo Gonzalez LED.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the US “has serious concerns that the announced results do not reflect the will or voices of the Venezuelan people.”

In Florida, many Venezuelan political leaders agreed.

“Venezuelans spoke loud and clear when they elected Edmundo González as our next president,” he said Samuel Vilchez Santiagoa Venezuelan American and chairman of the Orange County Democratic Party. “Maduro stole the election, but he doesn’t have the vote counts to prove his victory. I have yet to find a polling place where he won. My people will triumph! ¡Que viva Venezuela libre!”

State Representative Carolina Amestya Republican from Windemere and the first Venezuelan American in the legislature, brought a rack in which he criticized Maduro’s socialist regime.

“Times like these remind us why socialism can be approved, but it is nearly impossible to remove. I call on the Biden administration and America’s regional partners to act swiftly and not recognize Venezuela’s illegitimate elections,” she said.

Lawmakers from opposite sides of the aisle had differing opinions on the U.S. role in the fight for Venezuela. Scott linked Maduro’s defiance to an administration decision to ease oil sanctions last year.

“Maduro has stolen another election from the Venezuelan people and the Biden-Harris administration has helped him do it by fueling his power with sanctions and appeasement. Scott Edmundo González has won and he must be recognized as president-elect,” he said.

US Senator. Marco Rubio expressed similar sentiments.

“Biden and (Vice President Kamala) Haris Trump eased sanctions on the Maduro regime as part of a ‘deal’ for elections in Venezuela,” Rubio posted. “Today was that election and it was a complete fraud. The latest example of how our enemies have repeatedly ripped off Biden and Harris over the last four years.”

Former US Congressman Debbie Mucarsel-PowellScott’s biggest rival in his own re-election campaign criticized Rubio for this claim.

“The election happened because the opposition worked to make it happen under this administration and you are insulting the incredible courage of the people of Venezuela,” the Miami Democrat posted. “Do not use this very vulnerable and dangerous moment for your cheap politics. The United States must stand firm and united in a bipartisan way to support the people at this time. Your tweet does nothing but help Maduro — STOP.”

Harris, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, has said she wants the true will of the Venezuelan people to determine the country’s leadership.

“The United States stands with the people of Venezuela who made their voices heard in today’s historic presidential election,” she posted on X. “The will of the Venezuelan people must be respected. Despite the many challenges, we will continue to work toward a more democratic, prosperous, and secure future for the people of Venezuela.”

These thoughts were shared by the US Congressman. Maxwell Vorsta Democrat from Orlando. “Venezuela, my heart is with you today as you go to the polls. Democracy and freedom are at stake,” he posted. “The true will of the people must be heard and carried out. We stand with you and will be watching closely as the polls close.”

US Rep. Matt Gaetza Republican from Fort Walton Beach, criticized Maduro’s claim of victory but also said government weakness led to the outcome, reportedly because Biden preferred to import oil rather than allow it. more US drilling.

“Maduro lost the elections in Venezuela badly, but then declared victory anyway. He is an illegitimate dictator,” he posted from his official account.

“We stand with the people of Venezuela and their diaspora around the world in calling for an end to his murderous regime. It is sad but true that a nation can vote its way into socialism, but almost always has to fight its way out.”

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