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Leader of the Venezuelan opposition Maria Corina Machadoconfirmed on Tuesday its support for Corina Joris as a presidential candidate, despite the obstacles the latter faces in registering to
Leader of the Venezuelan opposition Maria Corina Machadoconfirmed on Tuesday its support for Corina Joris as a presidential candidate, despite the obstacles the latter faces in registering to vote in the July 28 elections.
Venezuela’s opposition coalition led by Omar BarbosaPreviously, they stated that they could not nominate a single candidate due to restrictions on access to the electronic system of the electoral body.
The opposition nominated Corina Joris80-year-old academician, as its representative in the confrontation with President Nicolas Maduro.
However, when the application deadline has expired, Single platform was unable to register any names due to lack of permission from the National Electoral Council (CNE) to access the system.
That’s how weak this regime will be that refuses to measure itself against an 80-year-old academic woman.
Joris was appointed last week by Machado, who last year overwhelmingly won the opposition nomination race to run against current President Nicolas Maduro but will not be able to run because of his ban on holding public office in his country.
According to CNE rules, opposition candidate must be accepted or rejected by the election authority. In this case, neither Joris’ candidacy nor any other option was accepted by the system.
He Match “New Time” (UNT) managed to register the governor of the state of Zulia, Manuel Rosales, a few minutes before registration closed as the only candidate.
When asked about the possibility of backing provincial Gov. Manuel Rosales as a candidate, Machado said Tuesday that decisions are being made “day by day.”
At his press conference, Machado also stated that threats In recent days the tone against him has increased.
He explained that the intimidation ranged from warnings of home invasions of members of his campaign team to direct threats against some members.
“In Venezuela, everyone is afraid for their lives. But this is one of the moments when I felt the most pressure and threat. I have no doubt that the goal was to prevent what was happening and to tell the truth today,” he emphasized.
“The elections will be with or without you,” Maduro said.
Maduro registered the same day with the CNE, where at least 10 other candidates also submitted their bids, most of whom, according to various polls, are considered close to the government and do not have greater representation in the elections.
“The elections will be with or without you,” he said. Nicolas Maduro from the CNE building in Caracas about the opposition.
Analysts and sources say Maduro has recently made a sharp about-face, ending early rapprochements with the United States and opponents who might react to declining support from his traditional voter base.
Employees close to Machado have been targeted in recent months. Two other members of his team were arrested on Monday on conspiracy charges, Attorney General Tarek Saab said. There will be at least eight arrested.
According to Reuters
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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