They submitted a bill to the US Senate to recognize González Urrutia as President-elect of Venezuela.

President of US Senate Foreign Relations CommitteeDemocrat Ben CardinAnnounced an introduction Bill Venezuela seeks to recognize opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia As the legitimate winner of the presidential election on July 28.

This proposal, “The law of truth“, aimed not only at challenging Nicolás Maduro’s rule, but also at imposing economic sanctions on those officials and foreign companies that Cardin describes as supporting his dictatorship.An essential step towards a free and democratic Venezuela”.

“The United States should take the lead in imposing consequences on Maduro for his fraudulent activities and arbitrary detentions.Senator Cardin announced in a statement that the international community must work together “for a prosperous Venezuela after Maduro.”

Cardin’s proposal centers on the need to recognize González Urrutia, who has been in exile in Spain since the election, as Venezuela’s de facto elected president.

In Senator Cardin’s words, the de facto law seeks to sanction Maduro’s allies. Russian, Chinese, Iranian and Cuban actors who provided security support to the regime.

“Maduro’s supporters need to understand that there will be consequences”said the senator, who suggested measures to waive sanctions for officials who decide to support democratic transition.

“Our priority is to promote an independent Venezuela where democracy flourishes and human rights are respected.” concluded Senator Cardin, highlighting the importance of bipartisan cooperation in the US Congress to advance this important issue.

The Bill is not an isolated initiative. Both of them Spanish Congress Like him European Parliament They have approved resolutions recognizing Gonzalez Urrutia as President-elect of Venezuela.

The support is increasing international pressure to respect the actual results of the elections and end the political crisis ravaging the South American country.

The Democratic Unity Platform (PUD)Venezuela’s largest opposition coalition condemned the results National Election Council (CNE), part of a scam that gave Maduro the victory without showing the minutes.

Despite the lack of transparency in the results, the Maduro regime has maintained its position, while Joe Biden’s administration has remained strong in favor of Gonzalez Urrutia.

Meanwhile, Venezuelan opposition leader, Maria Corina MachadoA recent intervention before UN Human Rights CouncilVenezuela has condemned the brutal crackdown by the dictatorship, which has led to the arrest of thousands of people, including minors, in an attempt to “eliminate civil resistance”.

“Edmundo González Urrutia was forced to flee Venezuela, suffering terrible persecution and threats to his life.“Many opposition leaders today are in exile, absconding or arrested,” said Machado, recalling.

“It is imperative that the international community join the Venezuelan people in their struggle for truth and people’s sovereignty.”

Machado called on international organizations to support Venezuelans seeking asylum and a safe way to escape the repression of the Maduro regime.

In addition, he called for decree UN fact-finding missionIt closely follows the human rights situation in Venezuela.

(with information from EFE)