Venezuelan human rights activist Andreína Chacín has called for strict adherence to the electoral will of the Venezuelan people as the nation navigates a potential Democratic transition. Her statements come amid significant international attention following recent comments by former U.S. President donald trump regarding Venezuela’s political future.
Chacín emphasized that the results of the July 28 presidential election are clear. She stated that Venezuelans chose Edmundo González Urrutia as president, following the disqualification of opposition leader María Corina Machado. Any transitional government, she insisted, must be led by these elected authorities and their chosen ministerial team.
“There can be no doubt that the government that will be in the transition and will direct the process must be headed by them two [Edmundo González and María Corina Machado].” [Translated from Spanish]
The activist expressed confusion over some of former President Trump’s recent remarks. She specifically noted his comments concerning Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez. These statements, Chacín argued, conflict with Rodríguez’s own recent messages of unwavering support for Nicolás Maduro. This discrepancy creates uncertainty about the political signal being sent from Washington.
International Support Must Respect Sovereignty
Chacín warned of the potential for a new phase of military intervention if conditions for Venezuela’s liberation are not met. She simultaneously stressed that any international backing must respect national sovereignty and internal decisions. The activist drew a direct parallel to Panamanian control over the Panama Canal.
Venezuelan natural resources belong solely to its people, she asserted. While grateful for U.S. government support and acknowledging the determinative role of international pressure, Chacín argued this backing cannot translate into imposed management of oil resources. It also cannot mean including figures from the current regime in the transition process.
She reiterated that corina machado maintains the political leadership of the opposition movement despite her disqualification. edmundo gonzález Urrutia assumed the candidacy with majority voter support, she added.
Regional leaders have bolstered this position according to Chacín. She highlighted support from figures like Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino. These leaders recognize that the will of the pueblo venezolano points not only to the exit of the regime but to the elected authorities actually assuming power.
“My government will not recognize Delcy Rodríguez as interim president of Venezuela. I disagree with what Trump has proposed about administering the South American country in the transition process toward democracy.” [Translated from Spanish]
President Mulino made that declaration in an interview with Panamá en Directo.
A Call for Concentration, Not Celebration
Chacín issued a direct call to the Venezuelan diaspora. She urged them to follow the directives of their political leadership. This is not a time for celebration, she clarified, but for concentration and civic presence in all countries hosting Venezuelan communities.
The activist echoed a message from Machado herself. The focus must remain on mobilization and demonstrating democratic character worldwide. The decisive hours for Venezuela are still unfolding, and the path forward demands discipline.
The international community continues to watch the situation closely. The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to meet regarding Venezuela, underscoring the global stakes of the nation’s political crisis. The coming weeks will test the resolve of both the opposition and the international actors supporting a return to democratic order.