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Maduro vows not to leave Venezuela's riches to fascists

Venezuelan President Maduro says dialog with the opposition has been cut because of the United States, Caracas, Oct. 18, 2021 (AA Photo)
Venezuelan President Maduro says dialog with the opposition has been cut because of the United States, Caracas, Oct. 18, 2021 (AA Photo)
August 13, 2024 10:12 AM GMT+03:00

In a recent National Defense Council meeting in Caracas, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro declared that the country's wealth will not be handed over to "fascists."

Without naming specific opposition figures, Maduro criticized them and reinforced his commitment to maintaining control over Venezuela's resources.

Maduro highlighted that security forces' timely actions have managed to control recent violence. He remarked, “We will not surrender this country’s wealth to fascists, nor will we transfer political power to this fascist oligarchy.”

He stressed that, despite attempts to seize power through violence, his administration remains resolute and committed to protecting the nation's assets.

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CARACAS, VENEZUELA - JULY 29: People gather to protest against reelection of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro for the 3rd term one day after the Venezuelan presidential elections in Caracas, Venezuela on July 29, 2024. Opposition supporters questioned electoral victory claimed by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. ( Pedro Rances Mattey - Anadolu Agency )MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - AUGUST 10: Opposition supporters shout slogans while holding flags and banners, during a protest demanding freedom for Venezuela, following the re-election of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, at Reforma Avenue, in Mexico City, Mexico on August 10, 2024. ( Daniel Cardenas - Anadolu Agency )Venezuela Ulusal Seçim Konseyi (CNE) Başkanı Elvis Amoroso, devlet başkanı seçimini mevcut Devlet Başkanı Nicolas Maduro'nun kazandığını bildirdi. Başkent Caracas'ta bir araya gelen muhalefet destekçileri seçim sonucuna karşı protesto düzenledi. Gösteri sırasında protestocular, çeşitli objeleri ateşe verdi. ( Pedro Rances Mattey - Anadolu Ajansı )

Call for legislative action

The President also urged the National Assembly to enact laws imposing severe penalties on those responsible for inciting violence.

He criticized opposition leaders Edmundo Gonzalez and Maria Corina Machado, demanding accountability for those who incite and finance violence.

Recent elections

Venezuela's presidential election was held on July 28, with Maduro securing a third term with 51.20% of the vote, according to the Venezuelan Electoral Council.

However, the opposition, which claimed that the results were manipulated, voiced strong objections immediately after the election was concluded.

August 13, 2024 10:12 AM GMT+03:00
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