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Juan Pappier, Deputy Director for the Americas Human Rights Watch (HRW) expressed concern over Mexico’s decision not to play a more active role in Post-election crisis in Venezuelastressing that the situation in this South American country has reached alarming levels in terms of abuses and violations of human rights.
In an interview for Aristegui LivePappier expressed regret that President Andres Manuel Lopez Obradorwhom he considers the natural leader in the region, decided not to use his influence to resolve the crisis.
It is a shame that President Lopez Obrador is abdicating Mexico’s natural leadership in this situation.
Human Rights Watch (HRW) expressed deep concern about the political and human rights in Venezuela, noting that recent elections in the South American country lacked transparency and fairness.
International organization warns of increased government repression after controversial statement Victory for Nicolas Madurostressing that the responses proposed by some governments in the region, including Mexico, are insufficient and, in some cases, contrary to democratic principles.
Among the proposals questioned by HRW is the proposal repeat elections in Venezuelarelying on the country’s Supreme Court to resolve an election dispute, and the idea of providing a “general amnesty” that could free human rights violators from prosecution.
HRW’s position is also reflected in a letter the organization sent to the presidents of Mexico, Brazil and Colombia, which praises those governments’ efforts to intervene in the crisis but questions their specific proposals.
In the letter, HRW stresses that repeating the elections is not a viable solution given the human rights violations and the lack of fair conditions for the elections. free electoral process in Venezuela.
Moreover, HRW criticizes the reliance of Latin American governments on Supreme Court of Venezuelawhich is accused of lacking independence and acting under the influence of the Maduro government.
Mexico, which has historically played a major role in regional politics, was singled out by HRW for its lack of firmness in the crisis. According to Pappier, López Obrador has abandoned the natural leadership that Mexico could have had in the conflict by adopting a passive stance, which HRW says is regrettable. The organization suggests that Mexico, along with Brazil and Colombia, should apply greater international pressure to ensure that human rights and the popular will expressed in the elections are respected.
HRW documented that after the election results were announced, at least 23 people were killedand more than 2,000 people were arrested, including minors.
The organization also pointed to the complicity of security forces and armed groups in suppressing protests, as well as the use of terrorism charges against peaceful protesters.
In this context, HRW calls on the international community, including Mexico, Brazil and Colombiareview their strategies and take measures that truly support the transition to democracy in Venezuela.
The organization proposes sanctions specifically targeting those responsible for human rights violations, as well as incentives for key international players such as Cuba and companies oil companies that operate in Venezuela support respect for election results and human rights in the country.
See the full interview here
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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