Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro met with his Brazilian counterpart Lula da Silva as part of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (Celac) Summit in 2024. Both leaders exchanged words on bilateral relations between their nations as well the elections in Venezuela. On this subject, the leader of the Bolivarian regime Da Silva announced the period in which the general elections will take place. Find out what Maduro revealed and other topics discussed in this note.
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When will the elections take place in Venezuela, as Maduro Da Silva has indicated?
At the meeting in Kingstown, Nicolás Maduro promised Lula da Silva that Venezuela's presidential elections would take place in the second half of 2024. Although the exact date of the electoral party has not been set by the National Electoral Council (CNE), it has been made clear that both the government and the opposition agreed to hold it during this period in accordance with the Barbados agreements.
It is not yet known whether María Corina Machado, the winner of the primary, will be Nicolás Maduro's rival in the elections. Photo: LR Composition
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What other topics did Nicolás Maduro and Lula da Silva discuss?
Nicolás Maduro and Lula da Silva discussed several important issues in addition to the elections in Venezuela. They discussed Venezuela's debt to Brazil, the need to increase bilateral trade between the two countries and cooperation in the fight against illegal mining on Yanomami territory. These dialogues underline joint efforts to improve relations and address regional problems.
Both heads of state and government attended the summit of nations. Photo: As is
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What did Nicolás Maduro say during his speech at CELAC 2024?
At Celac 2024, Nicolás Maduro convened international observers from this organization and the United Nations on the presidential elections in Venezuela. In doing so, he emphasized the transparency and reliability of the electoral system. He highlighted the Comprehensive Caracas Agreement, a commitment between different Venezuelan sectors to ensure fair elections. Maduro stressed the need for observers to reject allegations against Venezuela and reiterated the country's commitment to democratic processes despite external criticism.
What is the Barbados Agreement?
On October 17, 2023, the ruling party and the Unity Platform, made up of opposition political parties, agreed on two important points regarding the situation in which Venezuela has found itself for several years:
- Guarantee the correct conduct of the 2024 presidential election
- Protect the nation's interests in terms of the country's resources abroad such as Citgo and also the defense of the territory in view of the Essequibo conflict.