Date: July 25, 2024
As the Venezuelan presidential election on Sunday, July 28 approaches, Brazil has announced it will not send electoral observer delegations, and former Argentine President Alberto Fernández revealed his invitation to participate has been revoked.
Brazil’s Decision
The Brazilian Superior Electoral Court (TSE) decided to cancel the observer mission following remarks by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who questioned the reliability of Brazil’s voting system. During a rally, Maduro stated that the electoral systems in Brazil, the United States, and Colombia were not auditable, specifically noting that «not a single ballot in Brazil is verified,» while claiming that in Venezuela, «real-time verification of 54% of the ballots» is conducted.
In response, the TSE issued a statement emphasizing that Brazil’s electronic voting machines are both auditable and secure, and it deemed it unacceptable to discredit the integrity of Brazil’s electoral process. The TSE had initially accepted the invitation from Venezuela’s National Electoral Council (CNE) last week after rejecting it a month ago for undisclosed reasons.
Comments by Lula da Silva
Brazilian President Lula da Silva also recently commented on the situation, suggesting that Maduro should adhere to democratic principles. «Maduro needs to learn that when you win, you stay. When you lose, you go,» Lula told various media outlets. He stressed that respecting the democratic process is essential for Venezuela’s growth and the return of its citizens who had left the country.
Revocation of Alberto Fernández’s Invitation
Former Argentine President Alberto Fernández announced that the Venezuelan government rescinded his invitation to serve as an election observer. Fernández attributed the revocation to «disturbances» and «doubts» about his impartiality caused by his recent remarks. Following Lula’s comments, Fernández had similarly stated, «If Maduro is defeated, he must accept it… The winner wins, and the loser loses. That’s democracy.»
Fernández expressed disappointment over the decision but reaffirmed his commitment to observing the elections impartially, as requested by the CNE.
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