MFA statement on gubernatorial elections in Venezuela 15 October 2017
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MFA statement on gubernatorial elections in Venezuela

  • 10/15/2017
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    Israel calls for free, fair and credible elections with independent domestic and international observation in the gubernatorial elections in Venezuela.
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    ​(Communicated by the MFA Spokesperson)

    As the gubernatorial elections are taking place today (October 15) in Venezuela, Israel calls for free, fair and credible elections with independent domestic and international observation.

    • Israel calls on the Venezuelan government to protect the ability of its citizens to exercise their constitutional rights to vote and to ensure that the regional elections are conducted in a free, timely, and transparent manner that respects the prerogative of the Venezuelan people to shape the course of their country.
    • Israel urges the Venezuelan government to allow the Venezuelan opposition to freely compete for these positions.