International News: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro threatens ‘New Revolution’ if provoked by ‘North American Imperialism’

Posted: Friday, August 2, 2024. 2:47 pm CST.

By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro issued a stark warning on Wednesday, stating he would not hesitate to incite a “new revolution” if pressured by what he termed “North American imperialism and fascist criminals.”

According to CNN, his remarks came amidst ongoing, deadly protests throughout Venezuela following the recent disputed presidential election. The election results, which Maduro claims as a victory, have been rejected by the United States and several other countries.

“I would not like to go to other ways of making revolution, I say it solemnly from political power, we want to continue the path that [Hugo] Chavez outlined,” Maduro said.

“But if North American imperialism and fascist criminals force us, my pulse will not tremble to call the people to a new revolution with other characteristics,” he added.

The Venezuelan president’s comments followed a statement from U.S. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby, who criticized Maduro for not being transparent about the election results.

“Our patience, and that of the international community, is running out on waiting for the Venezuelan electoral authorities to come clean and release the full, detailed data on this election so everyone can see the results,” Kirby said.

“Alongside the international community, we are watching, and we are going to respond accordingly,” Kirby added.

Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported receiving 20 “credible reports” of deaths linked to the ongoing protests.

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