US Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar supported the proposal to hold presidential elections in Venezuela on July 24, 2027, after emphasizing that the transition cannot be permanent.
Through her account on the social network
“It is encouraging to see the steps that are being taken to stabilize Venezuela, recover its economy and begin to rebuild after so many years of destruction. But I agree with María Corina: a transition cannot be permanent. Venezuela needs a certain date so that its people can freely choose their future,” express.
“That is why I support the proposal to hold presidential elections on July 24, 2027. There is time to prepare a serious, transparent process with guarantees for everyone”wrote.
And he closed his message with a warning: “Stability is necessary. Progress is welcome. But the goal has to be a free, democratic Venezuela governed by the will of its people. The next step is to set a date for democracy.”
The date was raised by the US senator Bernie Morenowho proposed calling presidential elections in Venezuela in order to advance the political, institutional and economic reconstruction of the country.
Moreno, advisor to US President Donald Trump for Latin American affairs, pointed out that he chose July 24, 2027 because it coincides with the birth of Simón Bolívar and as a way to complete the political transition.
