The Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris, expressed her country’s support for the people of Venezuela in a post on her social media. “The United States supports the people of Venezuela who expressed their voice in today’s historic presidential elections,” wrote the lawyer and Democratic politician.
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Mrs. Harris also emphasized the importance of respecting the decision of Venezuelan voters: “The will of the Venezuelan people must be respected,” she added on her official account on X, formerly known as Twitter.
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Furthermore, Harris reaffirmed her country's commitment to democracy and well-being in Venezuela. "Despite the many challenges, we will continue working for a more democratic, prosperous, and secure future for the people of Venezuela," stated the politician, who is also the presumptive Democratic candidate for the upcoming presidential elections in the United States on November 5th.
Harris' post was made shortly after 6:00 p.m., when the closure of polling stations in Venezuela was expected.
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The electoral situation in Venezuela continues to be a topic of great interest and scrutiny both nationally and internationally, with multiple actors closely monitoring the progress and results of this key process for the country’s future.