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OAS ready to support peaceful, inclusive transition in Venezuela: Ramdin

From El Nacional · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Organization of American States (OAS) is prepared to support a peaceful, democratic, and inclusive transition in Venezuela, according to Secretary General Albert Ramdin.
  • Ramdin emphasized the OAS's commitment to the principles of its charter, including democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.
  • He noted that a transition requires solid foundations to avoid new political and social conflicts, and the OAS is ready to back a roadmap for electoral processes.

The Organization of American States (OAS) stands ready to back a peaceful, democratic, and inclusive transition in Venezuela, Secretary General Albert Ramdin announced. The regional body's support will operate within the framework of the OAS Charter and the Inter-American Democratic Charter.

The @OEA_oficial is ready, within the mandate entrusted by its Member States, to support efforts that promote a peaceful, democratic, and inclusive transition in Venezuela.

— Albert RamdinAnnouncing the OAS's readiness to support a transition in Venezuela via social media.

Ramdin stated on social media that the OAS is prepared to collaborate with member states to foster a political solution based on dialogue, cooperation, and respect for the will of the Venezuelan people. He stressed that the organization's commitment lies in upholding democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and the well-being of the Venezuelan population.

Our commitment is with the principles of the OAS Charter and the Inter-American Democratic Charter: democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and the well-being of the Venezuelan people. Lasting progress must be guided by dialogue, cooperation, and respect for the will of the people.

— Albert RamdinElaborating on the OAS's foundational principles for supporting Venezuela's transition.

In a video accompanying his message, Ramdin cautioned that Venezuela's complex situation demands a tailored approach. He warned that a transition lacking solid foundations could trigger further political and social unrest, differentiating it from transitions in Cuba or Nicaragua. The ultimate goal, he explained, is not merely political change but the establishment of a stable and sustainable future for the country.

The complexities in Venezuela are very different from those in Cuba or Nicaragua.

— Albert RamdinHighlighting the unique challenges of Venezuela's situation.

The OAS is willing to support a potential roadmap for electoral processes, in coordination with international actors involved in seeking a resolution for Venezuela. Ramdin indicated that the OAS would fully back initiatives, such as those proposed by Leopoldo López and Marco Rubio, once a transition is underway and a program is implemented.

It seems simple, but from a practical perspective, what is sought is success. What is sought is a lasting transition.

— Albert RamdinExplaining the objective of achieving a stable and enduring transition.
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Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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