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Costa Rica supports peaceful resolution to Venezuelan crisis |
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 By the A.M. Costa Rica staff
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports that Costa Rica supports a peaceful, political and diplomatic resolution to the Venezuelan crisis, "excluding the use of force," as agreed at the first meeting of the International Contact Group on Venezuela (GCI) in Montevideo, Uruguay. The declaration of the International Group also calls for the realization of free, transparent and credible presidential elections, in accordance with the Venezuelan Constitution. The International Contact Group on Venezuela is made up by the governments of France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Portugal, Spain, the Netherlands, Italy, Sweden, Costa Rica, Uruguay, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Mexico. On behalf of Costa Rica, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Manuel Ventura-Robles, signed the statement that said "in order for Venezuela to overcome the present crisis, it is crucial to restore full democracy, the law of separation of powers and respect for the constitutional mandate of the country's institutions, more particularly, the democratically elected National Assembly." The International Contact Group announced several actions with the relevant Venezuelan actors, and with regional and international partners with the purpose of "establishing the necessary guarantees for a credible electoral process, in the shortest possible time," and to allow the urgent delivery of humanitarian assistance, "In accordance with the international principles of humanitarian aid." According to the Ministry the government is in favor of diplomacy and it will always be present in the actions of dialogue and negotiation that promote reconciliation and peace. Reported in A.M. Costa Rica last week, Maduro who was inaugurated for a second six-year term, has so far refused any suggestions to hold early elections and is refusing to leave office. As head of the opposition-controlled National Assembly, Guaido invoked the constitution in pronouncing the Maduro government illegitimate and declaring himself interim president until a new election is held. |
 A.M. Costa Rica wire services photo Millions of Venezuelans have fled the country and millions more can be expected to go. The U.S. was the first to recognize Guaido as the president of Venezuela, followed by many other Latin nations, Canada, and European governments. The collapse in world energy prices along with corruption and failed socialist policies has wrecked the Venezuelan economy. Food, fuel, and many basic goods are in severely short supply and inflation is out of control. Millions of Venezuelans have fled the country and millions more can be expected to go. Maduro has shown little tolerance for anti-government protests and blames the United States for backing the opposition and plotting a coup. ---- Is Venezuela's crisis a signal of the collapse of socialist ideology? We would like to know your thoughts on this story. Send your comments to: news@amcostarica.com *Link to reach the place on map. |
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