Diplomats assess that the note released by Venezuela, in response to Brazil's considerations about the end of the period for registering candidates for the elections, “is not surprising”. Members of Itamaraty assess that “it does not explain the problem with the system when registering a candidate”.
The tone between official demonstrations rose between the two countries this Tuesday (26), after the opposition to Nicolás Maduro's government stated that it was unable to register Corina Yoris.
The candidate nominated by the opposition had no restrictions on running. The deadline for submitting applications closed at the end of Monday (25). Oppositionists claim that the registration system did not allow Yoris' name to be entered.
The Itamaraty spoke out this Tuesday afternoon (26) in a note, and expressed “concern” with the progress of the electoral process, in addition to considering that Yoris being prevented from registering “is not compatible with the Barbados Agreement” .
The Agreement was signed last year and provided for presidential elections in 2024, with the participation of the opposition. The document was brokered by Norway, with support from several countries, including Brazil.
Later, Venezuela countered the Brazilian position and announced that the country appears “interventionist” and that the text “appears to be dictated by the United States”.
Brazil's note, according to Itamaraty sources, was made with the agreement of Palácio do Planalto. Sources reported to CNN that President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) was “aware of everything”.
Brazil, according to diplomats, was cautious and waited the entire deadline for registering candidates for the demonstration to avoid “pre-judgments”.
Source: CNN Brasil
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