Brazil considers this “an important step in Venezuela’s return to normalcy”

MADRID, October 18 (EUROPA PRESS) –

The European Union, the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom on Tuesday applauded the agreement between Nicolás Maduro’s government and Venezuela’s opposition for the holding of presidential elections in 2024.

“We welcome the political agreement led by Venezuela and reached today in Barbados. “This agreement represents an important step in the continuation of the process of inclusive dialogue and restoration of democracy in Venezuela,” read the joint statement.

Likewise, they have indicated that they support “a peaceful negotiated outcome leading to fair and competitive elections and a return to economic stability and security”, while they have indicated their willingness to work “with international partners” to address the “urgent needs of the country -countries in the world.” all Venezuelans inside and outside their country and to alleviate the humanitarian crisis.”

“We continue to call for the unconditional release of all those unjustly detained, the independence of the electoral process and judicial institutions, freedom of expression, including for members of the press, and respect for human and political rights,” the letter said.

Meanwhile, the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula a Silva, celebrated the agreement, stressing that it is “an important step in Venezuela’s return to normalcy”, as can be read in a letter from the Planalto Palace, the seat of Venezuela’s government. of Brazil’s executive branch.

“At a time when differences are deepening in other parts of the world, understanding between Venezuela’s political forces shows that dialogue is capable of bringing effective results,” the president said.

The Venezuelan government this Tuesday signed a series of agreements on the island of Barbados with a platform that brings together the main opposition parties to guarantee the holding of presidential elections in 2024, where in principle the president will appear again. country, Nicolás Maduro, as the standard bearer of Chavismo.

The agreement signed between the parties, following the resumption of negotiations between the parties, stipulates political rights and electoral guarantees, as well as the lifting of sanctions and respect for Venezuelan sovereignty.