Former President Alberto Fernández announced that he will travel to Venezuela in the coming hours to observe the elections scheduled for Sunday, the 28th. During his visit, he plans to meet with opposition leaders to hear their concerns. Regarding Nicolás Maduro, who risks losing power and has threatened violence if defeated, Fernández stated, “If he is defeated, he must accept it.”
Fernández emphasized his intention to engage with the opposition, noting, “I want to have a transparent election. What Venezuela needs is to regain its democratic coexistence and allow those who have fled the country for various reasons to return.” He shared these thoughts in an interview with Radio Con Vos.
He further remarked that authoritarian figures are often threatened by the practice of critical and professional journalism, which he believes is a cornerstone of democracy. “Those who think they own the truth are bothered by this,” he said.
He reiterated that if Maduro loses, he must accept the outcome, echoing Brazilian President Lula da Silva’s sentiment that in democracy, “the winner wins, and the loser loses. Period. That’s how democracy works.” He clarified, “I’m not here to legitimize anyone, but to fulfill my role as an election observer to ensure everything runs smoothly.”
In a recent statement, President Lula expressed his concern about Maduro’s threat of a “bath of blood” in the event of a defeat. He stressed that democracy should mean “the loser faces a shower of votes, not a shower of blood.” Lula added that Maduro should learn that winning means staying in power while losing means stepping down and preparing for the next election.
Reflecting on his four years in office, Fernández revealed he is working on a book discussing his presidency. He addressed the high inflation during his tenure, arguing that it was not caused by public spending, as the current government claims, but rather by a lack of dollars, which was compounded by a drought. “That’s the reality,” he insisted.
He also acknowledged that he hasn’t spoken to Daniel Scioli recently, but described him as “a friend.” Fernández pointed out that Scioli must take responsibility for his actions related to his role in the current libertarian government as Brazil’s former ambassador and now as Secretary of Sports.
Fernández mentioned he is in communication with other politicians, including Sergio Massa, but has not spoken with former Vice President Cristina Kirchner. He is focused on finding a way to address the challenges posed by Javier Milei’s government. “We need to create an alternative; we don’t have one right now, and we must bring a new generation of leaders into the spotlight,” he stated.
He added, “I’m not retiring anyone from the political scene. To revive the Peronist movement, we need to embrace more democratic practices, allow people to express themselves, choose their leaders, and let new figures emerge. We must recognize that we are at a crossroads with an increasingly authoritarian right.”
Source: https://www.perfil.com/noticias/politica/alberto-fernandez-sera-veedor-de-las-elecciones-en-venezuela-si-maduro-es-derrotado-lo-tiene-que-aceptar.phtml
