South Africa turns a blind eye to Venezuela’s agony
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Over the weekend, South Africa expressed concern at attempts to enact unconstitutional changes to the government of Venezuela. Media reports emerged at the weekend stating that several European powers have warned Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro that he must call elections within eight days or they will officially recognise the opposition’s claim of leadership.
In a statement, Ambassador Jerry Mtjila said he was deeply concerned by what is a clear attempt, in Venezuela, to circumvent the country’s constitutional legal mechanisms which governs its elections.
Why is South Africa silent on the Venezuelan crisis?
Joining us now is Diego Scharifker, who has written about this issue on the Daily Maverick.
Diego Scharifker is a 29 year old Venezuelan pro-democracy activist and a former leader of the country’s student movement. Scharifker co-founded the National Federation of High School Students and is the former president of the Federation of University Centers at the Central University of Venezuela, the most prominent student government with important influence in the Venezuelan political arena.Since then, Scharifker has continued to advocate and protest for human rights and democratic principles in Venezuela. Until recently he was a City Council member in Caracas, being its Vice-President. Today, Scharifker is a published author, outspoken rights activist, and candidate for a Master’s Degree at the George Washington University in Washington D.C, USA.
In a statement, Ambassador Jerry Mtjila said he was deeply concerned by what is a clear attempt, in Venezuela, to circumvent the country’s constitutional legal mechanisms which governs its elections.
Why is South Africa silent on the Venezuelan crisis?
Joining us now is Diego Scharifker, who has written about this issue on the Daily Maverick.
Diego Scharifker is a 29 year old Venezuelan pro-democracy activist and a former leader of the country’s student movement. Scharifker co-founded the National Federation of High School Students and is the former president of the Federation of University Centers at the Central University of Venezuela, the most prominent student government with important influence in the Venezuelan political arena.Since then, Scharifker has continued to advocate and protest for human rights and democratic principles in Venezuela. Until recently he was a City Council member in Caracas, being its Vice-President. Today, Scharifker is a published author, outspoken rights activist, and candidate for a Master’s Degree at the George Washington University in Washington D.C, USA.
