The Chancellor added that from Colombia “we call for an early start to General vote count, verification and audit independent character.

“The results of the elections on such an important day must have all the possible credibility and legitimacy for the benefit of the region and, above all, the Venezuelan people.”

Columbia called “reject violence” and “keep peace” In Venezuela

The only official announcement that has been made in Colombia since the National Electoral Council (CNE) announced on Sunday Nicolas Maduro re-elected president of Venezuela There were two statements by the Chancellor and a statement by the Foreign Office.

Likewise, this Monday the Colombian Foreign Ministry called “reject violence” and “keep peace” after thousands of citizens took to the streets of Venezuela to protest the results announced by the CNE, which gave President Maduro 51.2% of the vote.

The opposition, which called for protests over alleged fraud, said it had received more than 40% of the trial’s records, which it said awarded a partial result to opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia, who is backed by María Corina Machado, with 70% of the vote, compared to Maduro’s 30%.

However, in this context, Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who during his two years in office distinguished himself by managing international politics based on tweets, remained silent about the situation in the neighboring country and delegated his chancellor.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE), on behalf of the Government of Colombia and under the clear instructions of President Gustavo Petro, has followed the electoral process in Venezuela, always respecting its autonomy,” Murillo said in a statement today.

Moreover, the Colombian Foreign Minister called on the “Venezuelan authorities”support this democratic process with evidence and the tools that your country’s Constitution allows to maintain dialogue between the parties and avoid violence on the streets.”

“Colombia, as part of the international community, will be ready to support the necessary efforts to to guarantee peace, stability and deepening democracy in the region.” (EFE)