Italy urges Venezuela to maintain democratic transition despite earthquake emergency

Italy is urging Venezuela to maintain its push for democratic transition, even as the nation grapples with the aftermath of earthquakes.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani emphasized that the political process should not be halted by the crisis triggered by the June 24 earthquakes. He asserted that efforts toward democracy must proceed in parallel with humanitarian aid to ensure the Venezuelan people can exercise their democratic rights.

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Despite this very serious crisis, the process of democratic transition in the country must continue to guarantee freedom, reconciliation, peace, and growth. That is why it is important that the Venezuelan people can vote.

"Despite this very serious crisis, the process of democratic transition in the country must continue to guarantee freedom, reconciliation, peace, and growth. That is why it is important that the Venezuelan people can vote," Tajani stated during the Libertas Forum in Madrid.

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This great Venezuelan people will know how to rise up and all of us must accompany them.

Beyond political discourse, Tajani expressed Italy's solidarity with earthquake victims, offering condolences to affected families, including those of Italian descent. Italy has deployed a significant humanitarian aid operation, dispatching over ten tons of aid and allocating five million euros to organizations like the Red Cross and the World Food Programme.

Tajani reiterated Italy's commitment to democratic principles in Latin America, criticizing "extremist" governments and pledging continued support for initiatives promoting democracy, freedom, and the rule of law in the region, which he described as a crucial part of the West.

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Latin America is a crucial part of the West and the Italian government will continue to be committed to this fight in favor of freedom and democracy.