| You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. 12/30/2024 12:08 PM EST Office of the Spokesperson HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…Secretary Blinken's Call with Venezuelan President-elect González Urrutia and Democratic Opposition Leader Machado hide Secretary Blinken's Call with Venezuelan President-elect González Urrutia and Democratic Opposition Leader MachadoReadout December 30, 2024 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with President-elect Edmundo González Urrutia and María Corina Machado, leaders of Venezuela's democratic opposition. Secretary Blinken reaffirmed the United States' commitment to supporting the will of the Venezuelan people as expressed at the ballot box, the peaceful restoration of democracy in Venezuela, and the release of all unjustly detained political prisoners. He reiterated that the United States stands in solidarity with the international community in expressing our condemnation of Maduro's anti-democratic actions. The Secretary also commended the democratic opposition's resilience and Venezuelan people's commitment to democracy in the face of repression and adversity. Stay connected with the State Department: External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. |
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